MigrantoImmigrants in Reunion
122.1K foreign-born residents — the #128 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 89556 |
| Madagascar | 17859 |
| Mayotte | 6933 |
| Mauritius | 5390 |
| Comoros | 2360 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 73%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Reunion.
Reunion is a primary destination for emigrants from Mayotte
Reunion attracts 100% of all emigrants from Mayotte, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 85% to 73%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Africa has shifted from 14.9% to 26.7% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44104 |
| 1995 | 64982 |
| 2000 | 88866 |
| 2005 | 102727 |
| 2010 | 110834 |
| 2015 | 114600 |
| 2020 | 118706 |
| 2024 | 122098 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | France | Madagascar | Mayotte | Mauritius | Comoros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Reunion as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Reunion
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Reunion?
Around 122.1K foreign-born residents live in Reunion, making it the #128-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to Reunion changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Reunion has grown from 114.6K to 122.1K people, a growth of about 7%.
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