MigrantoImmigrants in the Comoros
11.1K foreign-born residents — the #196 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | 9569 |
| Reunion | 842 |
| France | 477 |
| Tanzania | 142 |
| Kenya | 74 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Comoros.
Madagascar is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Madagascar accounts for 86% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 8%.
Comoros is a primary destination for emigrants from Reunion
Comoros attracts 36% of all emigrants from Reunion, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 12560 |
| 1995 | 12435 |
| 2000 | 12310 |
| 2005 | 11783 |
| 2010 | 11255 |
| 2015 | 11204 |
| 2020 | 11146 |
| 2024 | 11104 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Madagascar | Reunion | France | Tanzania | Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10810 | 957 | 543 | 163 | 87 |
| 1995 | 10701 | 948 | 538 | 162 | 86 |
| 2000 | 10595 | 938 | 532 | 160 | 85 |
| 2005 | 10142 | 898 | 509 | 153 | 81 |
| 2010 | 9689 | 857 | 486 | 146 | 77 |
| 2015 | 9651 | 850 | 482 | 145 | 76 |
| 2020 | 9605 | 845 | 479 | 143 | 74 |
| 2024 | 9569 | 842 | 477 | 142 | 74 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Comoros as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the Comoros
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Comoros?
Around 11.1K foreign-born residents live in the Comoros, making it the #196-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the Comoros come from?
Most immigrants in the Comoros come from Madagascar, Reunion and France — these three countries account for about 98% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of the Comoros are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of the Comoros — that's 11.1K out of a total population of 866.6K.
How has immigration to the Comoros changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Comoros has changed from 11.2K to 11.1K people, a change of about 1%.
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