Tuvalu
Polynesia · TUV
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a tiny, low-lying island nation for travelers who want a quiet Pacific stay and a strong sense of place rather than classic attractions. It works best as a Funafuti-based visit with day trips to nearby islets rather than a multi-island circuit.
Popular For
Things To See
- Funafuti
- Funafuti Conservation Area
- Fongafale
- Nanumea
- Nui
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Flights are limited and delays happen, so keep the schedule flexible.
- Most visitors stay on Funafuti; outer islands require additional coordination.
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Flights
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Tuvalu.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Population
- 10,643
- Area
- 26 km²
- Region
- Polynesia
Languages
- English
- Tuvaluan
Currency
Australian dollar ($)
AUD
Tuvaluan dollar ($)
TVD
1 USD = 1.38 AUD
Cost of Living (World Bank)
103.2
Price level index (US = 100)
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Funafuti (8.52°S, 179.22°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
21/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 0/100
- Lived safety
- 59/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❓
- Relationship recognitionUnknown
- Adoption recognition❓
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❓
- Legal gender recognition❓
- Conversion therapy ban❓
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.689
Medium human development
- 5-year change
- +0.017
- 10-year change
- +0.042
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.969
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 20.2%
- Forest cover
- 33.3%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 0
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
21/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
0/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Tuvalu. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tuvalu. Commercial transportation to/from Tuvalu is sporadically available. If you decide to travel to Tuvalu: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Tuvalu. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data