Statistical information Mayotte 1989

Mayotte in the World
top of pageBackground: Mayotte was ceded to France along with the other Comoros in 1843. It was the only island in the archipelago that voted in 1974 to retain its link with France and forgo independence.
top of pageLocationGeographic coordinatesMap referenceAreaLand boundaries: none
Coastline: 185.2 km
Maritime claimsContinental shelf: 200 meters or to depth of exploitation
Extended economic zone: 200 nm
Territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate: tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May; dry season is cooler (May to November)
Terrain: generally undulating with ancient volcanic peaks, deep ravines
ElevationNatural resources: negligible
Land use: NA% arable land; NA% permanent crops; NA% meadows and pastures; NA% forest and woodland; NA% other
Irrigated landMajor riversMajor watersheds area km²Total water withdrawalTotal renewable water resourcesNatural hazardsGeographyNote: defense is the responsibility of France
top of pagePopulation: 69,481 (July 1989), growth rate 3.8% (1989)
Nationality: noun - Mahorais (sing., pl.; adjective - Mahoran
Ethnic groupsLanguages: Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French
Religions: 99% Muslim; remainder Christian, mostly Roman Catholic
Demographic profileAge structureDependency ratiosMedian agePopulation growth rateBirth rate: 51 births/1000 population (1989)
Death rate: 12 deaths/1000 population (1989)
Net migration rate: 0 migrants/1000 population (1989)
Population distributionUrbanizationMajor urban areasEnvironmentCurrent issues: subject to cyclones during rainy season
Air pollutantsSex ratioMothers mean age at first birthMaternal mortality ratioInfant mortality rate: 91 deaths/1000 live births (1989)
Life expectancy at birth: 54 years male, 58 years female (1989)
Total fertility rate: 6.8 children born/woman (1989)
Contraceptive prevalence rateDrinking water sourceCurrent health expenditurePhysicians densityHospital bed densitySanitation facility accessHiv/AidsMajor infectious diseasesObesity adult prevalence rateAlcohol consumptionTobacco useChildren under the age of 5 years underweightEducation expendituresLiteracy: NA%, but probably high
School life expectancy primary to tertiary educationYouth unemploymenttop of pageCountry name: conventional long form: Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte
Government type: territorial collectivity of France
Capital: Dzaoudzi
Administrative divisions: none (territorial collectivity of France)
Dependent areasIndependence: none (territorial collectivity of France)
National holiday: Taking of the Bastille, 14 July (1789)
Constitution: 28 September 1958 (French Constitution)
Legal system: French law
International law organization participationCitizenshipSuffrage: universal over age 18
Executive branch: Chief of State Head of Government Akli KHIDER, Representative of the Government (since 1983; Younoussa BAMANA, President of the General Council (since 1976)
Legislative branch: elected 17-member General Council; appointed representative
Judicial branchPolitical parties and leadersInternational organization participationDiplomatic representationIn the us: as a territorial collectivity of France, Mahoran interests are represented in the US by France
Flag description
: the flag of France is used
National symbolsNational anthemNational heritagetop of pageEconomy overview: Economic activity is based primarily on the agricultural sector, including fishing and livestock raising. Mayotte is not self-sufficient and must import a large portion of its food requirements, which comes mainly from France. The economy and future development of the island is heavily dependent on French financial assistance.
Real gdp purchasing power parityReal gdp growth rateReal gdp per capitaGross national savingGdp composition by sector of origin
Gdp composition by end useGdp composition by sector of originAgriculture products: vanilla, ylang-ylang, coffee, copra
Industries: newly created lobster and shrimp industry
Industrial production growth rate: NA%
Labor force: NA
Unemployment rate: NA%
Youth unemploymentPopulation below poverty lineGini indexHousehold income or consumption by percentage shareDistribution of family income gini indexBudget: revenues NA; expenditures $37.3 million, including capital expenditures of NA (1985)
Taxes and other revenuesPublic debtRevenueFiscal year: calendar year
Inflation rate consumer pricesCentral bank discount rateCommercial bank prime lending rateStock of narrow moneyStock of broad moneyStock of domestic creditMarket value of publicly traded sharesCurrent account balanceExports: $4.0 million (f.o.b., 1984)
Commodities: ylang-ylang, vanilla
Partners: France 79%, Reunion 19%, Comoros 10%
Imports: $21.8 million (f.o.b., 1984)
Commodities: building materials, transportation equipment, rice, clothing, flour
Partners: France 57%, Kenya 16%, South Africa 11%, Pakistan 8%
Reserves of foreign exchange and goldDebt external: $NA
Stock of direct foreign investment at homeStock of direct foreign investment abroadExchange rates: French francs (F) per US$1 - 6.2503 (January 1989), 5.9569 (1988), 6.0107 (1987), 6.9261 (1986), 8.9852 (1985)
top of pageElectricityCapacity: NA kW capacity; NA million kWh produced, NA kWh per capita
CoalPetroleumCrude oilRefined petroleumNatural gasCarbon dioxide emissionsEnergy consumption per capitatop of pageTelephonesTelephone systemBroadcast mediaInternetBroadband fixed subscriptionstop of pageMilitary expendituresMilitary and security forcesMilitary service age and obligationSpace programTerrorist groupstop of pageNational air transport systemCivil aircraft registration country code prefixAirports: 1 with permanent-surface runway 1,220-2,439 m
HeliportsPipelinesRailwaysRoadwaysWaterwaysMerchant marinePorts and terminalsMayotte - Transnational issues 1989
top of pageDisputes international: claimed by Comoros
Refugees and internally displaced personsIllicit drugs