Major industries in the country are small-scale enterprises for copra production, woodworking, plaited craft goods, stamps, coins, fishing. 5% of population in the country are unemployed. The total number of unemployed people in Tokelau is 66. Tokelau emits 0.3 metric tons per capita of CO₂.

Labour
The total labor force of Tokelau is 689 people. People in Tokelau speak the Tokelauan language.