MigrantoImmigrants in Mayotte
140.6K foreigners live in Mayotte — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Mayotte by country
The 3 largest groups make up 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Comoros | 111502 |
| France | 18736 |
| Madagascar | 10316 |
By region of origin
87% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Mayotte in numbers
Comorans are the largest group by a wide margin
79% of all immigrants were born in the Comoros, while the next group accounts for just 7%.
People born in the Comoros are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in the Comoros living in Mayotte has grown 76% since 2015, from 63.2K to 111.5K.
30% of all emigrants from the Comoros live in Mayotte
No other country has more people born in the Comoros.
The immigrant population has grown 29% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Mayotte rose from 109.2K to 140.6K in four years.
1 in 8 people born in the Comoros lives in Mayotte
111.5K people born in the Comoros live in Mayotte — 12.87% of the population of the Comoros.
Immigrant population in Mayotte over time
Foreigners living in Mayotte, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 12733 |
| 1995 | 25006 |
| 2000 | 44952 |
| 2005 | 62089 |
| 2010 | 71248 |
| 2015 | 79699 |
| 2020 | 109229 |
| 2024 | 140554 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Mayotte, by year
| Year | Comorans | French | Malagasy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10288 | 1359 | 1086 |
| 1995 | 20154 | 2791 | 2061 |
| 2000 | 36203 | 5080 | 3669 |
| 2005 | 49545 | 7789 | 4755 |
| 2010 | 56520 | 9498 | 5230 |
| 2015 | 63225 | 10624 | 5850 |
| 2020 | 86652 | 14560 | 8017 |
| 2024 | 111502 | 18736 | 10316 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Mayotte
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Mayotte
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Mayotte?
Around 140.6K immigrants live in Mayotte — the world's #126 largest immigrant population.
Where do most immigrants in Mayotte come from?
Most immigrants in Mayotte come from Comoros, France and Madagascar — these three countries account for about 100% of all immigrants.
How many Comorans live in Mayotte?
Around 111.5K Comorans live in Mayotte — about 79% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Mayotte growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Mayotte has grown from 79.7K to 140.6K, about 76%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Mayotte come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Mayotte. Their children born in Mayotte are not included.
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