What share of Tuvalu's population lives in Funafuti?

That is about 58.1% of Tuvalu's 2017 population as estimated by the World Bank (10,869).

Funafuti: population and official figures

Population (city proper)

6,320

12 November 2017

What is the population of Funafuti?

Funafuti, the capital of Tuvalu, had 6,320 inhabitants (city proper) on 12 November 2017, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Funafuti?

Women and girls made up 47.7% of residents (3,013 female, 3,307 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How local power works in Tuvalu

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Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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