MigrantoReunion Diaspora
2.4K Reunion live abroad — 0% of the population of Reunion
Reunion diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 74% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Comoros | 842 |
| Martinique | 457 |
| French Guiana | 435 |
| Guadeloupe | 361 |
| Australia | 211 |
| South Africa | 51 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
53% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Reunion diaspora in numbers
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has declined since 1990
76.5% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 37.9% today.
Most Reunion abroad live in the Comoros
36% of the diaspora lives in the Comoros, while the next country accounts for just 19%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 52% to 36%.
Reunion diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3903 |
| 1995 | 3639 |
| 2000 | 3078 |
| 2005 | 2624 |
| 2010 | 2425 |
| 2015 | 2364 |
| 2020 | 2336 |
| 2024 | 2357 |
Largest communities over time
Reunion living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
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Reunion among immigrants in other countries
Where Reunion 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 Reunion live outside Reunion?
Around 2.4K Reunion live abroad, the world's #214 largest diaspora.
Where do most Reunion abroad live?
Most Reunion live in Comoros, Martinique and French Guiana — these three countries account for about 74% of all Reunion living abroad.
Which country has the largest Reunion population outside Reunion?
Comoros is home to the largest Reunion community abroad — 842 people, about 36% of all Reunion living abroad.
Is the Reunion diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Reunion living abroad has changed from 2.4K to 2.4K, about 0%.
Where does the data on the Reunion diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Reunion who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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