Réunion Statistics

Population

882,405 people (2025)

Total GDP

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GDP Per capita

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Human Development Index (HDI)

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About Réunion

Réunion has active Piton de la Fournaise volcano among world's most active with regular eruptions. The island has dramatic cirques, peaks, and UNESCO World Heritage landscapes. Réunionnais culture blends French, African, Indian, and Chinese influences in unique Creole identity.

The island has tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons affected by trade winds. Réunion has French overseas department status with European Union benefits. The territory has diversified economy including tourism, agriculture, and technology sectors.

Saint-Denis is capital with French colonial architecture and multicultural atmosphere. Réunion has spectacular hiking trails and volcanic landscapes. The territory has French as official language with Creole widely spoken.

Traditional Réunionnais culture includes sega music, diverse festivals, and multicultural celebrations. The island has religious diversity reflecting multicultural population heritage. Réunionnais cuisine features Creole cooking, French techniques, and spices from multiple cultures.

The population is 859,959 with remarkable cultural diversity and French living standards. Réunion offers volcanic adventure, cultural fusion, and French sophistication in Indian Ocean paradise.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
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Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
10.4%
0-14
10.1%
7.1%
15-24
6.9%
10.2%
25-44
12.5%
12.6%
45-64
14.0%
7.2%
65+
9.0%
Male
Female
%47.5 (419.089)
%52.5 (463.316)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 852.214 -0.36% 340.9
2090 878.016 -0.23% 351.2
2080 895.009 -0.17% 358
2070 908.899 -0.18% 363.6
2060 927.740 -0.21% 371.1
2050 941.413 -0.02% 376.6
2040 929.478 +0.24% 371.8
2030 900.869 +0.37% 360.3
2025 NOW 882.405 +0.43% 353
2020 861.446 +0.48% 344.6
2015 865.012 +0.74% 346
2010 844.471 +0.72% 337.8
2005 800.224 +0.4% 320.1
2000 763.140 +1.2% 305.3
1995 710.455 +1.59% 284.2
1990 652.572 +1.73% 261
1985 600.411 +1.82% 240.2
1980 553.134 +1.42% 221.3
1975 511.301 +1.69% 204.5
1970 469.088 +1.96% 187.6
1965 418.711 +2.84% 167.5
1960 359.556 +3.6% 143.8
1955 300.426 +3.91% 120.2
1950 249.214 - 99.7

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