Tuvalu

Country in Oceania

In brief

Population: 9.5K (2025). World rank 216 of 216; in Oceania, 19 of 19. Area: 26 km². World rank 242 of 249; in Oceania, 24 of 27. GDP: $57.3M (2025). World rank 210 of 210; in Oceania, 19 of 19. From 2015 to 2025: population 11K → 9.5K, GDP $36.8M → $57.3M, and GDP per person $3,353 → $6,041.

State

Official name: Tuvalu
Local name: Tuvalu
Capital: Funafuti
Region: Oceania
Form of government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 9,492 2025
Area: 26 km²
GDP: $57.3M 2025
GDP per person: $6,041 2025
Life expectancy: 67.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English, Tuvaluan
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD), Tuvaluan dollar (TVD)
Time zones: UTC+12
Calling code: +688
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Left
Plug types: I
Mains voltage: 220 V