Economy, jobs and prices in Mayotte, France: official figures
GDP per person was 12,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 30% of the EU average; the lowest of 18 regions in France. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Mayotte?
The regional economy produced €3.8 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 0.1% of France's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Mayotte?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 24.9% in 2025, against 7.7% for France and 6.0% across the EU; the highest of 18 regions in France.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Mayotte?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 40.2% in 2025, against 19.8% for France; 2nd highest of 17 regions in France.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hotels are there in Mayotte?
Mayotte had 19 hotels and 0 campsites in 2025, 0.1% of the hotels in France.
Source: Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) · saved copyHow many people in Mayotte are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 14.8% of the labour force in 2025 (France: 1.8%; EU: 1.9%); the highest of 17 regions in France. In 2015 it was 18.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Mayotte?
The unemployment rate for women in Mayotte was 33.7% in 2025 (France: 7.6%; EU: 6.2%); the highest of 18 regions in France. In 2015 it was 32.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Mayotte are in work?
27.8% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025 (France: 72.6%; EU: 71.3%); the lowest of 18 regions in France. In 2015 it was 32.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Mayotte growing?
In real terms the economy of Mayotte grew by 6.2% in 2024 (gross value added), compared with 1.5% nationally; the highest of 18 regions in France. In 2014 it was 15.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Mayotte?
There were 85 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024, compared with 577 nationally; the lowest of 18 regions in France. In 2016 it was 71.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Mayotte?
Employers paid an average of €37,447 per employee in 2024, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €39,375 across France; 5th highest of 18 regions in France.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Mayotte?
Tourist accommodation recorded 135,824 nights in 2025, 2% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Mayotte?
The largest part of the economy of Mayotte in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 52.6% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (16.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Mayotte?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 6.4% of output in 2024, against 13.7% for France.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Mayotte growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €3.8 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 98% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Mayotte?
Of the 56,300 jobs located in Mayotte in 2024, 53% in public services, education, health and other services, 4% in industry and 2.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Mayotte?
The number of people working in Mayotte rose by 24.3% between 2015 and 2024, to 56,300.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Large retail in Mayotte in 2025: 1 hypermarket or department store and 5 supermarkets, with 114 bakeries. Source: Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) · saved copy
- 1,229 building trades businesses (masons, plumbers, electricians and others) and 3 bank branches were registered in Mayotte in 2025. Source: Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) · saved copy
- Mayotte had 0 electric vehicle charging stations and 9 petrol stations in 2025. Source: Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) · saved copy
- 7 temporary employment agencies and 26 estate agencies operated in Mayotte in 2025. Source: Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE) · saved copy
How Mayotte compares with other regions
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Mayotte ranks 1 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayotte | 14.8% |
| 2 | Guadeloupe | 9.8% |
| 3 | Réunion | 7.0% |
| 4 | French Guiana | 6.4% |
| 5 | Martinique | 6.0% |
| 6 | Ile de France | 2.4% |
| 7 | Hauts-de-France | 2.2% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Mayotte ranks 1 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayotte | 33.7% |
| 2 | French Guiana | 18.3% |
| 3 | Guadeloupe | 16.0% |
| 4 | Réunion | 15.4% |
| 5 | Martinique | 11.7% |
| 6 | Ile de France | 8.8% |
| 7 | Corsica | 8.7% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Mayotte ranks 18 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Martinique | 69.6% |
| 13 | Hauts-de-France | 68.7% |
| 14 | Corsica | 66.0% |
| 15 | Guadeloupe | 61.6% |
| 16 | Réunion | 55.1% |
| 17 | French Guiana | 45.0% |
| 18 | Mayotte | 27.8% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Mayotte ranks 1 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayotte | 6.2% |
| 2 | Corsica | 3.6% |
| 3 | Ile de France | 2.1% |
| 4 | Guadeloupe | 1.9% |
| 5 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 1.8% |
| 6 | Brittany | 1.7% |
| 7 | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 1.6% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Mayotte ranks 18 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Hauts-de-France | 587 |
| 13 | Martinique | 540 |
| 14 | Guadeloupe | 495 |
| 15 | Réunion | 483 |
| 16 | Ile de France | 433 |
| 17 | French Guiana | 228 |
| 18 | Mayotte | 85 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2024)
Mayotte ranks 5 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corsica | €38,449 |
| 3 | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | €37,836 |
| 4 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | €37,777 |
| 5 | Mayotte | €37,447 |
| 6 | Guadeloupe | €37,148 |
| 7 | Occitanie | €36,370 |
| 8 | Hauts-de-France | €35,753 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Mayotte ranks 18 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Corsica | 11.0 million |
| 13 | Centre — Val de Loire | 10.5 million |
| 14 | Réunion | 1.6 million |
| 15 | Guadeloupe | 1.2 million |
| 16 | Martinique | 1.1 million |
| 17 | French Guiana | 417,814 |
| 18 | Mayotte | 135,824 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Mayotte ranks 18 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 10.2% |
| 13 | Martinique | 9.4% |
| 14 | French Guiana | 8.2% |
| 15 | Ile de France | 8.1% |
| 16 | Corsica | 8.0% |
| 17 | Réunion | 7.2% |
| 18 | Mayotte | 6.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Mayotte ranks 18 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Grand Est | 26.1% |
| 13 | French Guiana | 25.7% |
| 14 | Normandy | 25.6% |
| 15 | Réunion | 25.4% |
| 16 | Martinique | 22.7% |
| 17 | Guadeloupe | 20.9% |
| 18 | Mayotte | 15.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Mayotte ranks 1 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayotte | 52.6% |
| 2 | Réunion | 41.7% |
| 3 | French Guiana | 40.4% |
| 4 | Guadeloupe | 40.2% |
| 5 | Martinique | 39.9% |
| 6 | Corsica | 35.0% |
| 7 | Hauts-de-France | 29.5% |
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