Mayotte

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Mayotte population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

337,000

Annual growth: 3.117%.

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Official population estimates

World population
337,000
Median age
17.1
Population growth rate (%)
3.117 ▲ Population is growing

ADM1 regions are not available for this country in the geoBoundaries source. The map displays the country border (ADM0) instead.

Key Facts

  • Capital: Mamoudzou
  • Region: Eastern Africa
  • Continent: Africa
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
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Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
—
Minority language
0
Working / administrative language
0

Mayotte is linguistically diverse, with Shimaore (a Comorian language) and Kibushi (a Malagasy-related language) primarily used in everyday life. French is the official administrative and educational language and has been expanding due to integration with France.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Islam
Largest share
98.8%
Number of religions
7

Mayotte has a very young and rapidly growing population, with significant migration from the Comoros and Madagascar. Urban areas such as Mamoudzou show strong multilingualism, while rural villages maintain Shimaore and Kibushi traditions.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Mamoudzou
Number of cities
1

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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