MigrantoImmigrants in the Comoros
11.1K foreigners live in the Comoros — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Comoros by country
The 3 largest groups make up 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | 9569 |
| Reunion | 842 |
| France | 477 |
| Tanzania | 142 |
| Kenya | 74 |
By region of origin
96% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Comoros in numbers
Malagasy are the largest group by a wide margin
86% of all immigrants were born in Madagascar, while the next group accounts for just 8%.
36% of all emigrants from Reunion live in the Comoros
No other country has more people born in Reunion.
Immigrant population in the Comoros over time
Foreigners living in the Comoros, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 12560 |
| 1995 | 12435 |
| 2000 | 12310 |
| 2005 | 11783 |
| 2010 | 11255 |
| 2015 | 11204 |
| 2020 | 11146 |
| 2024 | 11104 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Comoros, by year
| Year | Malagasy | Reunion | French | Tanzanians | Kenyans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Comoros
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Comoros
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Comoros?
Around 11.1K immigrants live in the Comoros — the world's #196 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Malagasy live in the Comoros?
Around 9.6K Malagasy live in the Comoros — about 86% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Comoros growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Comoros has changed from 11.2K to 11.1K, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Comoros come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Comoros. Their children born in the Comoros are not included.
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