MigrantoMayotte Diaspora
7K Mayotte live abroad — 0% of the population of Mayotte
Mayotte diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Reunion | 6933 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 27 |
| Norway | 0 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Africa
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Key facts
The Mayotte diaspora in numbers
Most Mayotte abroad live in Reunion
100% of the diaspora lives in Reunion, while the next country accounts for just 0%.
Mayotte diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1835 |
| 1995 | 3937 |
| 2000 | 6214 |
| 2005 | 6468 |
| 2010 | 6336 |
| 2015 | 6545 |
| 2020 | 6767 |
| 2024 | 6960 |
Largest communities over time
Mayotte living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Reunion | Wallis and Futuna | Norway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1800 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3893 | 44 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6162 | 52 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6410 | 58 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6294 | 41 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6507 | 38 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6740 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6933 | 27 | 0 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Mayotte in each country has changed since the selected year
Mayotte among immigrants in other countries
Where Mayotte 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 Mayotte live outside Mayotte?
Around 7K Mayotte live abroad, the world's #197 largest diaspora.
Where do most Mayotte abroad live?
Most Mayotte live in Reunion, Wallis and Futuna and Norway — these three countries account for about 100% of all Mayotte living abroad.
Which country has the largest Mayotte population outside Mayotte?
Reunion is home to the largest Mayotte community abroad — 6.9K people, about 100% of all Mayotte living abroad.
Is the Mayotte diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Mayotte living abroad has grown from 6.5K to 7K, about 6%.
Where does the data on the Mayotte diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Mayotte who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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