Demographics of Réunion

[9] Ethnic groups present include people of European, African, Malagasy, Indians and Chinese origin as well as many of mixed race.

Local names for these are used: Yabs, Cafres, Malbars and Zarabes (both ethnic groups of Indian origin) and Chinois.

The island's community of Muslims from modern region of Pakistan and North India and elsewhere is also commonly referred to as Zarabes.

Creoles (a name given to those born on the island, of various ethnic origins), make up the majority of the population.

Groups that are not creole include people from Metropolitan France (known as Zoreilles) and those from Mayotte and the Comoros.

The predominant religion is the Catholic branch of Christianity, with Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism also represented, among others.