MigrantoComoran Diaspora
367.6K Comorans live abroad — the #118 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 97% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 231788 |
| Mayotte | 111502 |
| Madagascar | 13199 |
| Libya | 4846 |
| Reunion | 2360 |
| Egypt | 2218 |
| Guinea | 706 |
| Tanzania | 578 |
| Eritrea | 149 |
| South Africa | 108 |
| Greece | 79 |
| Luxembourg | 18 |
| Denmark | 15 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Finland | 2 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 63%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Comoros.
France is the primary destination for emigrants
France attracts 63% of all emigrants from the Comoros, while the second-largest destination receives just 30%.
France is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to France has increased by 118% since 2015, rising from 106.3K to 231.8K in 9 years.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 2 residents of the Comoros has emigrated — 367.6K out of 866.6K, representing 42.4% of the population.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 41% from 260.8K to 367.6K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 36% to 63%, with France increasingly the primary choice.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 63.7% to 36.9% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32522 |
| 1995 | 48072 |
| 2000 | 73404 |
| 2005 | 97008 |
| 2010 | 111510 |
| 2015 | 188715 |
| 2020 | 260848 |
| 2024 | 367574 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | France | Mayotte | Madagascar | Libya | Reunion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11795 | 10288 | 8179 | 1230 | 441 |
| 1995 | 16701 | 20154 | 7242 | 2178 | 952 |
| 2000 | 23308 | 36203 | 8050 | 3162 | 1509 |
| 2005 | 31161 | 49545 | 8910 | 3485 | 1878 |
| 2010 | 37167 | 56520 | 9876 | 3824 | 2143 |
| 2015 | 106284 | 63225 | 10953 | 4281 | 2215 |
| 2020 | 151438 | 86652 | 12153 | 4584 | 2294 |
| 2024 | 231788 | 111502 | 13199 | 4846 | 2360 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Comoros as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Comoros
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Comorans move to?
Most Comorans have moved to France, Mayotte and Madagascar — these three countries account for about 97% of all Comorans living abroad.
How many Comorans live abroad?
Around 367.6K Comorans live abroad, making it the #118-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Comoros lives abroad?
About 42% of the population of the Comoros lives abroad — that's 367.6K out of a total population of 866.6K.
How has emigration from the Comoros changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Comoros has grown from 188.7K to 367.6K people, a growth of about 95%.
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