Living in Mayotte
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Key insights on migration trends, cost of living, visas, economy, and quality of life in Mayotte
Migration trends
Migration defines Mayotte more than almost any society: about 140.6K of its residents are foreign-born, and they come overwhelmingly from one place — neighboring Comoros accounts for 111.5K, far ahead of mainland France and Madagascar. That foreign-born population has grown 76% over the past decade, leaving the territory a clear net receiver.
Immigrants140.6K · foreign-born residents
Diaspora7K · Mayotte abroad
Trends+133.6K · more arrive than leave
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