Funafuti · Oceania · Polynesia
Population
11K
Area
26 km²
GDP
—
GDP Per Capita
—
Life Expectancy
67.1 yrs
Capital
Funafuti
Tuvalu is a country located in Oceania, with its capital in Funafuti. As of 2025, it has a population of 11K and covers an area of 26 km². Life expectancy in Tuvalu stands at 67.1 years (World Bank, 2025), below the global average of 72 years. The official languages include English, Tuvaluan, and the currency is the Australian dollar ($). Tuvalu is an island nation with no land borders.
Tuvalu, 1994 to 2023
Last 15 years
The international calling code for Tuvalu is +688. When calling from abroad, first dial your country's exit code (for example, 00 in Europe), then 688, then the local number.
Country Code
+688
Exit Code
00
Trunk Prefix
None
Format
+688 XX XXXX
Mobile Prefixes
9
Example: To call a number in Tuvalu from abroad, dial +688 55 5555
Tuvalu is classified as a low-income economy by World Bank standards, located in Oceania. The country uses the Australian dollar ($) as its official currency. Detailed GDP figures are not yet available for this territory. The economy has grown 61% over the past decade, from $39M in 2013 to $62M in 2023. Tuvalu's official currency is the Australian dollar ($). As a UN member, Tuvalu participates in multilateral trade frameworks.
GDP
—
GDP Per Capita
—
GDP Growth
—
Unemployment
—
Inflation
—
Currencies
AUD
Last 15 years
With 11K people, Tuvalu is a nation of 11K people. At 409 people per km², the country is densely populated. Population has grown at -1.1% annually over the past decade (World Bank, 2025). Life expectancy stands at 67.1 years, 4.9 years below the global average of 72 years. Infant mortality of 17.1 per 1,000 live births is 106% above the regional average of 8.3 (World Bank, 2025). The country recognizes 2 official languages, including English and Tuvaluan. Over the past decade, Tuvalu's population grew from 9K to 10K, adding 609 people.
Population
11K
Life Expectancy
67.1 yrs
Infant Mortality
17.1 per 1k
Literacy Rate
—
Languages
English, Tuvaluan
CO₂ Per Capita
—
Tuvalu, 1994 to 2023
Tuvalu covers 26 km² (0 sq miles) and shares no land borders. The country sits within the Oceania region, Polynesia subregion, spanning Oceania. As an island nation, it is entirely surrounded by water. Funafuti serves as the seat of government and administrative capital of Tuvalu. The country spans 1 time zone. Recognized internationally by ISO codes TV and TUV, Tuvalu is an independent sovereign state and a full UN member. Its 2 currencies (AUD, TVD) reflect its participation in multilateral trade and monetary frameworks.
Area
26 km²
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Capital
Funafuti
Timezones
UTC+12:00
Continents
Oceania
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data. Last updated: April 2026.
Tuvalu has a population of 11K as of 2025, according to World Bank data. Life expectancy is 67.1 years.
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti. It serves as the country's administrative and political center.
The average life expectancy in Tuvalu is 67.1 years (World Bank, 2025), below the global average of 72 years. The infant mortality rate is 17.1 per 1,000 live births.
Tuvalu is located in Oceania, specifically in Polynesia. It is part of the continent of Oceania.
Tuvalu covers an area of 26 km² (10 square miles). The population density is approximately 409.3 people per km².
Tuvalu uses the Australian dollar ($) with currency code AUD.
The official languages of Tuvalu are English, Tuvaluan.
Yes, Tuvalu is a member of the United Nations.
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Tuvalu has a population density of 409 people per km², making it densely populated.
Life expectancy in Tuvalu is 67.1 years, 4.9 years below the global average of 72 years (World Bank, 2025).
Tuvalu has a total land area of 26 km² (0 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.
Tuvalu does not share any land borders with other countries. It is entirely surrounded by water, making it an island or island-group nation.
The international calling code for Tuvalu is +688. To call Tuvalu from abroad, dial your country's exit code (00), then 688, followed by the local number.
To call Tuvalu from the United States, dial 011 + 688 + the local phone number. For example: 011-688-55 5555.
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