Where Reunion move
2.4K Reunion live abroad — #214 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from Reunion? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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