What is the population of Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has 9,492 people (2025). The population grew from 5,598 in 1960 to a peak of 11,001 in 2013 and has since fallen to 9,492.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,598 |
| 1970 | 5,663 |
| 1980 | 7,366 |
| 1990 | 8,798 |
| 2000 | 9,544 |
| 2010 | 10,614 |
| 2020 | 10,399 |
| 2025 | 9,492 |
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
What currency does Tuvalu use?
Tuvalu uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
What languages are spoken in Tuvalu?
The official languages of Tuvalu are Tuvalu and English.
Where is Tuvalu?
Tuvalu is in Oceania.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
This country has no land borders.
How big is Tuvalu?
Tuvalu covers 26 km² (10 sq mi).
Economy of Tuvalu
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $57.3 million
- GDP per person
- $6,041
- Life expectancy
- 67.3 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Income group World Bank classification
Based on economic indicators, Tuvalu is classified as upper middle income. Upper-middle-income countries have a gross national income per person between $4,516 and $14,005.
Data based on World Bank classifications
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Where does Tuvalu rank?
Tuvalu is in the top 50 on two of our six rankings: