MigrantoImmigrants in Reunion
122.1K foreigners live in Reunion — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Reunion by country
The 3 largest groups make up 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 89556 |
| Madagascar | 17859 |
| Mayotte | 6933 |
| Mauritius | 5390 |
| Comoros | 2360 |
By region of origin
73% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Reunion in numbers
100% of all emigrants from Mayotte live in Reunion
No other country has more people born in Mayotte.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 85% to 73%.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
14.9% of immigrants came from Africa in 1990, compared with 26.7% today.
Immigrant population in Reunion over time
Foreigners living in Reunion, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44104 |
| 1995 | 64982 |
| 2000 | 88866 |
| 2005 | 102727 |
| 2010 | 110834 |
| 2015 | 114600 |
| 2020 | 118706 |
| 2024 | 122098 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Reunion, by year
| Year | French | Malagasy | Mayotte | Mauritians | Comorans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37516 | 3339 | 1800 | 1008 | 441 |
| 1995 | 50738 | 7218 | 3893 | 2181 | 952 |
| 2000 | 66309 | 11431 | 6162 | 3455 | 1509 |
| 2005 | 75927 | 14218 | 6410 | 4294 | 1878 |
| 2010 | 81294 | 16210 | 6294 | 4893 | 2143 |
| 2015 | 84056 | 16763 | 6507 | 5059 | 2215 |
| 2020 | 87069 | 17363 | 6740 | 5240 | 2294 |
| 2024 | 89556 | 17859 | 6933 | 5390 | 2360 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Reunion
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Reunion
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Reunion?
Around 122.1K immigrants live in Reunion — the world's #128 largest immigrant population.
Where do most immigrants in Reunion come from?
Most immigrants in Reunion come from France, Madagascar and Mayotte — these three countries account for about 94% of all immigrants.
How many French live in Reunion?
Around 89.6K French live in Reunion — about 73% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Reunion growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Reunion has grown from 114.6K to 122.1K, about 7%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Reunion come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Reunion. Their children born in Reunion are not included.
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