1. Demographics Population Size: 223,765 (July 2009 est.) -Country compared to the world: 183 Sex ratios- at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female -under 15 years: 1.01 male(s)/female -15-64 years: 1.16 male(s)/female -65 years and over: 1.04 male(s)/female -total population: 1.08 male(s)/female Birth Rate: 39.26 births/1,000 population per year -country comparison to the world: 16 Death Rate: 7.2 deaths/1,000 population per year -country comparison to the world: 126 Total Fertility Rate: 5.5 children born/woman -country comparison to the world: 16 Growth Rate: (10 Year)- 0.516 Life Expectancy: total population: 62.91 years -country comparison to the world: 175 -male: 60.65 years -female: 65.24 years

2. Population Dynamics 21 year double time YearsPopulaton SizeGrowth Rate 2010223,7650.516 2020339227.740.516 2030514269.25380.516 2040779632.18880.516 20501181922.3980.516 20601791794.3560.516

3. Challenges Today Agriculture based economy Primarily fishing, farming and raising live stock. Imports a lot from France (food and other products) Highly depends on France for help Remote location makes Mayotte undesirable for tourist. Unemployment rate is 25.4% (2005) Exports- ylang-ylang (perfume essence), vanilla, copra, coconuts, coffee, cinnamon– Approx. $6.5 million annually Imports- food, machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, metals, chemicals and Petroleum– Spends Approx. $341 million annually. Although Mayotte has a fast growing population, it lacks many of the economic demands to maintain its people. With a somewhat poor unemployment rate, lack of tourist revenue and natural resources, there are many challenges for this country.