MigrantoMayotte Diaspora
7K Mayotte live abroad — the #197 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Reunion | 6933 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 27 |
| Norway | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Mayotte.
Reunion is the primary destination for emigrants
Reunion attracts 100% of all emigrants from Mayotte, while the second-largest destination receives just 0%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1835 |
| 1995 | 3937 |
| 2000 | 6214 |
| 2005 | 6468 |
| 2010 | 6336 |
| 2015 | 6545 |
| 2020 | 6767 |
| 2024 | 6960 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Mayotte as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Mayotte
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Mayotte move to?
Most Mayotte have moved to Reunion, Wallis and Futuna and Norway — these three countries account for about 100% of all Mayotte living abroad.
How many Mayotte live abroad?
Around 7K Mayotte live abroad, making it the #197-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Mayotte changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Mayotte has grown from 6.5K to 7K people, a growth of about 6%.
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