MigrantoReunion Diaspora
2.4K Reunion live abroad — the #214 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 74% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Comoros | 842 |
| Martinique | 457 |
| French Guiana | 435 |
| Guadeloupe | 361 |
| Australia | 211 |
| South Africa | 51 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 53%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Reunion.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 76.5% to 37.9% since 1990.
Comoros is the primary destination for emigrants
Comoros attracts 36% of all emigrants from Reunion, while the second-largest destination receives just 19%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 52% to 36%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3903 |
| 1995 | 3639 |
| 2000 | 3078 |
| 2005 | 2624 |
| 2010 | 2425 |
| 2015 | 2364 |
| 2020 | 2336 |
| 2024 | 2357 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Comoros | Martinique | French Guiana | Guadeloupe | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 957 | 253 | 365 | 244 | 44 |
| 1995 | 948 | 309 | 381 | 294 | 63 |
| 2000 | 938 | 366 | 396 | 344 | 87 |
| 2005 | 898 | 383 | 374 | 364 | 142 |
| 2010 | 857 | 400 | 351 | 383 | 210 |
| 2015 | 850 | 464 | 353 | 367 | 222 |
| 2020 | 845 | 460 | 396 | 363 | 218 |
| 2024 | 842 | 457 | 435 | 361 | 211 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Reunion as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Reunion
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Reunion move to?
Most Reunion have moved to Comoros, Martinique and French Guiana — these three countries account for about 74% of all Reunion living abroad.
How many Reunion live abroad?
Around 2.4K Reunion live abroad, making it the #214-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Reunion changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Reunion has changed from 2.4K to 2.4K people, a change of about 0%.
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