Statistical information Wallis and Futuna 2001

Wallis and Futuna in the World
top of pageBackground: Although discovered by the Dutch and the British in the 17th and 18th centuries it was the French who declared a protectorate over the islands in 1842. In 1959 the inhabitants of the islands voted to become a French overseas territory.
top of pageLocation: Oceania islands in the South Pacific Ocean about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Geographic coordinates: 13 18 S 176 12 W
Map reference:
OceaniaAreaTotal: 274 km²
Land: 274 km²
Water: 0 km²
Note: includes Ile Uvea (Wallis Island), Ile Futuna (Futuna Island), Ile Alofi, and 20 islets
Comparative: 1.5 times the size of Washington DC
Land boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 129 km
Maritime claimsExclusive economic zone: 200 NM
Territorial sea: 12 NM
Climate: tropical; hot rainy season (November to April); cool dry season (May to October); rains 2,500-3,000 mm per year (80% humidity); average temperature 26.6 degrees C
Terrain: volcanic origin; low hills
ElevationExtremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
Extremes highest point: Mont Singavi 765 m
Natural resources: NEGL
Land useArable land: 5%
Permanent crops: 20%
Permanent pastures: 0%
Forests and woodland: 0%
Other: 75% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land: NA km²
Major riversMajor watersheds area km²Total water withdrawalTotal renewable water resourcesNatural hazards: NA
GeographyNote: both island groups have fringing reefs
top of pagePopulation: 15,435 (July 2001 est.)
Growth rate: NA%
Below poverty line: NA%
NationalityNoun: Wallisian, Futunan, or Wallis and Futuna Islanders
Adjective: Wallisian, Futunan, or Wallis and Futuna Islander
Ethnic groups: Polynesian
Languages: French Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language)
Religions: Roman Catholic 100%
Demographic profileAge structure0-14 years: NA%
15-64 years: NA%
65 years and over: NA%
Dependency ratiosMedian agePopulation growth rate: NA%
Birth rate: NA births/1000 population
Death rate: NA deaths/1000 population
Net migration rate: NA migrant(s)/1000 population
Population distributionUrbanizationMajor urban areasEnvironmentCurrent issues: deforestation (only small portions of the original forests remain) largely as a result of the continued use of wood as the main fuel source; as a consequence of cutting down the forests the mountainous terrain of Futuna is particularly prone to erosion; there are no permanent settlements on Alofi because of the lack of natural fresh water resources
Air pollutantsSex ratioMothers mean age at first birthMaternal mortality ratioInfant mortality rate: NA deaths/1000 live births
Life expectancy at birthTotal population: NA years
Male: NA years
Female: NA years
Total fertility rate: NA children born/woman
Contraceptive prevalence rateDrinking water sourceCurrent health expenditurePhysicians densityHospital bed densitySanitation facility accessHiv/AidsAdult prevalence rate: NA%
People living with hivaids: NA
Deaths: NA
Major infectious diseasesObesity adult prevalence rateAlcohol consumptionTobacco useChildren under the age of 5 years underweightEducation expendituresLiteracyDefinition: age 15 and over can read and write
Total population: 50%
Male: 50%
Female: 50% (1969 est.)
School life expectancy primary to tertiary educationYouth unemploymenttop of pageCountry nameConventional long form: Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Conventional short form: Wallis and Futuna
Local long form: Territoire des Iles Wallis et Futuna
Local short form: Wallis et Futuna
Government type: NA
Capital: Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea)
Administrative divisions: none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government but there are three kingdoms named Alo Sigave Wallis
Dependent areasIndependence: none (overseas territory of France)
National holiday: Bastille Day 14 July (1789)
Constitution: 28 September 1958 (French Constitution)
Legal system: French legal system
International law organization participationCitizenshipSuffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branchChief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Administrator Christian DORS (since NA)
Head of government: President of the Territorial Assembly Soane UHILA (since NA)
Cabinet: Council of the Territory consists of three kings and three members appointed by the high administrator on the advice of the Territorial Assembly
Note: there are three traditional kings with limited powers
Elections: French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; high administrator appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of the Interior; the presidents of the Territorial Government and the Territorial Assembly are elected by the members of the assembly
Legislative branchElections: last held 16 March 1997 (next to be held NA March 2002)
Election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - RPR 14, other 6
Note: Wallis and Futuna elects one senator to the French Senate and one deputy to the French National Assembly; French Senate - elections last held 27 September 1998 (next to be held by NA September 2007); results - percent of vote by party - NA; seats - RPR 1; French National Assembly - elections last held 25 May-1 June 1997 (next to be held by NA March 2002); results - percent of vote by party - NA; seats - RPR 1
Judicial branch: none; justice generally administered under French law by the high administrator but the three traditional kings administer customary law and there is a magistrate in Mata-Utu
Political parties and leaders: Lua Kae Tahi (Giscardians) [leader NA]; Mouvement des Radicaux de Gauche or MRG [leader NA]; Rally for the Republic or RPR [Clovis LOGOLOGOFOLAU]; Taumu'a Lelei [Soane Muni UHILA]; Union Populaire Locale or UPL [Falakiko GATA]; Union Pour la Democratie Francaise or UDF [leader NA]
International organization participation: FZ SPC
Diplomatic representationIn the us: none (overseas territory of France)
From the us: none (overseas territory of France)
Flag description
: a large white modified Maltese cross centered on a red background; the flag of France outlined in white on two sides is in the upper hoist quadrant; the flag of France is used for official occasions
National symbolsNational anthemNational heritagetop of pageEconomy overview: The economy is limited to traditional subsistence agriculture with about 80% of the labor force earning its livelihood from agriculture (coconuts and vegetables) livestock (mostly pigs) and fishing. About 4% of the population is employed in government. Revenues come from French Government subsidies licensing of fishing rights to Japan and South Korea import taxes and remittances from expatriate workers in New Caledonia.
Real gdp purchasing power parityReal gdp growth rate: NA%
Real gdp per capita: purchasing power parity - $2000 (1997 est.)
Gross national savingGdp composition by sector of origin
Gdp composition by end useGdp composition by sector of originAgriculture: NA%
Industry: NA%
Services: NA%
Agriculture products: breadfruit yams taro bananas; pigs goats
Industries: copra handicrafts fishing lumber
Industrial production growth rate: NA%
Labor force: NA
By occupation: agriculture livestock and fishing 80% government 4% (est.)
Unemployment rate: NA%
Youth unemploymentPopulation below poverty line: NA%
Gini indexHousehold income or consumption by percentage shareLowest 10: NA%
Highest 10: NA%
Distribution of family income gini indexBudgetRevenues: $20 million
Expenditures: $17 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1998 est.)
Taxes and other revenuesPublic debtRevenueFiscal year: calendar year
Inflation rate consumer prices: NA%
Central bank discount rateCommercial bank prime lending rateStock of narrow moneyStock of broad moneyStock of domestic creditMarket value of publicly traded sharesCurrent account balanceExports: $250,000 (f.o.b. 1999)
Commodities: copra chemicals construction materials
Partners: Italy 40% Croatia 15% US 14% Denmark 13%
Imports: $300,000 (f.o.b. 1999)
Commodities: chemicals machinery passenger ships consumer goods
Partners: France 97% Australia 2% New Zealand 1%
Reserves of foreign exchange and goldDebt external: $NA
Stock of direct foreign investment at homeStock of direct foreign investment abroadExchange rates: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique francs (XPF) per US dollar - 1127.11 (January 2001) 129.43 (2000) 111.93 (1999) 107.25 (1998) 106.11 (1997) 93.00 (1996); note - linked at the rate of 119.25 XPF to the euro
top of pageElectricityProduction: NA kWh
Production by source fossil fuel: NA%
Production by source hydro: NA%
Production by source nuclear: NA%
Production by source other: NA%
Consumption: NA kWh
CoalPetroleumCrude oilRefined petroleumNatural gasCarbon dioxide emissionsEnergy consumption per capitatop of pageTelephonesMain lines in use: 1125 (1994)
Mobile cellular: 0 (1994)
Telephone systemGeneral assessment: NA
Domestic: NA
International: NA
Broadcast mediaInternetCountry code: .wf
Service providers isps: 1 (2000)
Users: NA
Broadband fixed subscriptionstop of pageMilitary expendituresMilitary and security forcesMilitary service age and obligationSpace programTerrorist groupstop of pageNational air transport systemCivil aircraft registration country code prefixAirports: 2 (2000 est.)
With paved runways total: 1
With paved runways 15-24 to 2437 m: 1 (2000 est.)
With unpaved runways total: 1
With unpaved runways 914 to 1523 m: 1 (2000 est.)
HeliportsPipelinesRailways: 0 km
RoadwaysWaterways: none
Merchant marineTotal: 4 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 48,853 GRT/43,128 DWT
Ships by type: passenger 3, petroleum tanker 1
Note: includes some foreign-owned ships registered here as a flag of convenience: France 1 (2000 est.)
Ports and terminalstop of pageDisputes internationalRefugees and internally displaced personsIllicit drugs