MigrantoComoran Diaspora
367.6K Comorans live abroad — 42% of the population of the Comoros
Comoran diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 97% of the diaspora
| 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 region
63% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Comoran diaspora in numbers
Most Comorans abroad live in France
63% of the diaspora lives in France, while the next country accounts for just 30%.
The community in France is growing fastest
The number of Comorans living in France has grown 118% since 2015, from 106.3K to 231.8K.
1 in 2 people born in the Comoros lives abroad
367.6K people born in the Comoros now live in other countries — 42.4% of a population of 866.6K.
The diaspora has grown 41% since 2020
The number of Comorans living abroad rose from 260.8K to 367.6K in four years.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 36% to 63%, and today that country is France.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has declined since 1990
63.7% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 36.9% today.
Comoran diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32522 |
| 1995 | 48072 |
| 2000 | 73404 |
| 2005 | 97008 |
| 2010 | 111510 |
| 2015 | 188715 |
| 2020 | 260848 |
| 2024 | 367574 |
Largest communities over time
Comorans living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Comorans in each country has changed since the selected year
Comorans among immigrants in other countries
Where Comorans make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Comorans live outside Comoros?
Around 367.6K Comorans live abroad, the world's #118 largest diaspora.
Where do most Comorans abroad live?
Most Comorans live in France, Mayotte and Madagascar — these three countries account for about 97% of all Comorans living abroad.
Which country has the largest Comoran population outside Comoros?
France is home to the largest Comoran community abroad — 231.8K people, about 63% of all Comorans living abroad.
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.
Is the Comoran diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Comorans living abroad has grown from 188.7K to 367.6K, about 95%.
Where does the data on the Comoran diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Comoros who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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