Reunion
- Capital:
- Saint-Denis
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Saint-Denis, Saint-Paul, Saint-Pierre
- Abbreviation:
- REU
886,298
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
886,298
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Reunion's population is projected to be 861,096 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 886,298 | 0.42% | 164 |
| 2025 | 882,405 | 0.48% | 164 |
| 2020 | 861,446 | 0.48% | 163 |
| 2019 | 857,327 | 0.04% | 163 |
| 2018 | 856,942 | -0.21% | 163 |
| 2017 | 858,754 | -0.48% | 163 |
| 2015 | 865,012 | 0.48% | 163 |
| 2010 | 844,471 | 1.08% | 163 |
| 2005 | 800,224 | 0.95% | 163 |
| 2000 | 763,140 | 1.44% | 159 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 886,298 | 0.42% | 164 |
| 2032 | 907,646 | 0.39% | 165 |
| 2037 | 922,370 | 0.32% | 165 |
| 2042 | 933,672 | 0.24% | 165 |
| 2047 | 940,782 | 0.15% | 165 |
| 2052 | 940,172 | -0.01% | 166 |
| 2057 | 933,485 | -0.14% | 166 |
| 2062 | 923,787 | -0.21% | 166 |
| 2067 | 914,046 | -0.21% | 166 |
| 2072 | 905,736 | -0.18% | 166 |
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Saint-Denis has a metropolitan area population of 159,007, comprising 17.94%% of Reunion's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint-Denis | 159,007 | 17.94% |
| 2 | Saint-Paul | 108,894 | 12.29% |
| 3 | Saint-Pierre | 85,407 | 9.64% |
| 4 | Le Tampon | 85,060 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Saint-Andre | 60,114 | 6.78% |
| 6 | Saint-Louis | 55,482 | 6.26% |
| 7 | Saint-Joseph | 39,824 | 4.49% |
| 8 | Saint-Benoit | 38,856 | 4.38% |
| 9 | Sainte-Marie | 38,782 | 4.38% |
| 10 | La Possession | 38,125 | 4.3% |
As of 2026, Reunion has a total population of 886,298, ranking as the 164th most populous nation in the world.
Reunion has a net population change of approximately 11 people per day, driven by 31 births, 14 deaths, and net emigration of 6 people.
Reunion represents 0.01% of the total global population and 0.06% of Africa's population.
Reunion has a population density of 354.5 people per km² (approximately 918.2 per mi²), making it the 36th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026