Mayotte
Capital: Mamoudzou
Population: 320,9011
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Mayotte is a French overseas department located in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and Mozambique, and is part of the Comoros Islands archipelago. It consists of two main islands, Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre, along with several smaller islets. The capital city is Mamoudzou, located on the island of Grande-Terre. Mayotte is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and rich marine life, making it a popular destination for eco-tourism. The island’s economy is based on agriculture, particularly yams, bananas, and coconuts, as well as fishing and public administration. As a part of France, Mayotte is a member of the European Union (EU) and uses the euro as its currency. The territory has a distinct culture, heavily influenced by Comorian, French, and African traditions.
Growth Rate
3.314
%
Fertility Rate
4.616
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
2.703
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76
years
Total Population in Mayotte
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
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Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
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Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
0.434
(-2.94)
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Fertility Rate
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Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
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Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Mayotte are based on data from INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). Source: INSEE Mayotte Population Data.