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People and Society of Reunion

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Reunion.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Reunionese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups
French, African, Malagasy, Chinese, Pakistani, Indian
Population
920,000

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Life expectancy at birth in Reunion stands at approximately 80 years overall, with women living to around 83 years and men to approximately 77 years. These figures place Reunion notably ahead of many other territories and countries in the African and Indian Ocean regions, reflecting the island's strong integration with the French public health system.