Total population
347,536
Density
927 people/km²
Median age
17.3 years
Growth rate
+3.04%
Total population from 1950 to 2100 (projections beyond 2024)
Male and female population with sex ratio trend
No population by gender data available.
Population distribution by 5-year age groups (Projection)
People per square kilometre
Age where half the population is younger
Annual percentage change in population size
Mayotte is experiencing rapid population growth, adding millions of people each year. The sex ratio of 92 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. The population is aging rapidly—median age will rise from 17 in 2026 to 23 by 2050. Population density is high at 927 people per km². Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 1.4M by 2100—more than double 2026's level.