economy
Tuvalu earns a meaningful share of government revenue by leasing its ".tv" internet domain suffix to streaming and video companies worldwide.
Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Population, GDP, and key facts about Tuvalu — updated for 2026.
Capital · FUNAFUTIContinent · OCEANIAISO · TUV
Tuvalu quick facts
- Population
- 9,646
- Area
- 30 km²
- Population density
- 327 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 56.8 Million
- GDP per capita
- US$ 5.9K
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($, AUD) · also legal tender: Tuvaluan dollar (TVD)
- Languages
- English, Tuvaluan
Tuvalu at human scale
Where does Tuvalu rank in the world?
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geography
Tuvalu is the fourth-smallest country in the world by area, with a highest point only about 4.6 meters above sea level, making it especially vulnerable to rising seas.
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What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
What is Tuvalu's population?
Tuvalu has a population of 9,646.
What is Tuvalu's GDP per capita?
Tuvalu's GDP per capita is US$ 5.9K.
What is the currency of Tuvalu?
The currency of Tuvalu is the Australian dollar (AUD).
Is Tuvalu bigger than American Samoa?
American Samoa is about 6.7× the size of Tuvalu by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.