Mayotte
- Capital:
- Mamoudzou
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- MYT
347,536
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
347,536
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Mayotte's population is projected to be 1,336,073 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 347,536 | 3.37% | 181 |
| 2025 | 337,011 | 3.45% | 182 |
| 2020 | 284,370 | 3.44% | 184 |
| 2019 | 274,911 | 1.94% | 187 |
| 2018 | 269,690 | 1.71% | 187 |
| 2017 | 265,164 | 3.63% | 187 |
| 2015 | 245,579 | 3.44% | 187 |
| 2010 | 207,422 | 2.92% | 187 |
| 2005 | 179,601 | 2.79% | 188 |
| 2000 | 156,492 | 5.01% | 190 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 347,536 | 3.37% | 181 |
| 2032 | 412,770 | 2.88% | 179 |
| 2037 | 470,796 | 2.67% | 178 |
| 2042 | 534,259 | 2.56% | 176 |
| 2047 | 602,913 | 2.45% | 172 |
| 2052 | 673,682 | 2.25% | 171 |
| 2057 | 746,236 | 2.07% | 170 |
| 2062 | 818,563 | 1.87% | 168 |
| 2067 | 893,067 | 1.76% | 167 |
| 2072 | 970,253 | 1.67% | 164 |
As of 2026, Mayotte has a total population of 347,536, ranking as the 181st most populous nation in the world.
Mayotte represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.02% of Africa's population.
Mayotte has a population density of 926.8 people per km² (approximately 2400.3 per mi²), making it the 13th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 73.81% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026