Wallis and Futuna Islands

Wallis and Futuna Islands
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Wallis and Futuna use the CFP franc, linking their Pacific payments economy to a currency fixed against the euro. Local financial services and external transfers connect the islands with wider banking networks. Their 2023 population was 11,600, with GDP per capita near US$10,900.

Population

12K

GDP

$112M

GDP per Capita

$11K

GDP Growth

0.8%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Wallis and Futuna Islands

Physical currency remains the main payment method in Wallis and Futuna, where wages may be paid in notes. CFP francs anchor local commerce, while card use and banking reach distinguish the islands from France's payment habits.

ATMs (PER 100K)

62.7

BANKS (PER 100K)

11.1

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.0

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.4

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025