Categories in Petite-Île
Car rentalCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationHandicraftAssociation or OrganizationConstruction of buildingsElectrical Installation ServiceHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsGraphic DesignerTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsPizzaRestaurantsSnack BarAuto insuranceBanksHolding CompanyHome insuranceNursing AgencyOsteopathPsychologistBeauty salonsHairdresserHair SalonApartment ComplexHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalReal Estate AgencyResidential Property RentalsWholesale storeRecreation CenterBed and breakfastsHoliday HomeHotels and motelsIndoor LodgingLodgeLodgingVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Petite-Île
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 88 | — |
| Buses and trains | 38 | — |
| Restaurants | 28 | 11 years |
| Other accommodation | 21 | — |
| Beauty salons | 12 | — |
| Bed and breakfasts | 11 | — |
| Car repair | 9 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 7 | — |
Petite-Île Facts
| Area | 29.3 km² |
| Population | 13,088 |
| Male Population | 6,594 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 6,494 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +95.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.4% |
| Median Age | 36.2 years (Male: 34.7, Female: 37.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,296 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Grande Anse |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Réunion Time |
| Lat & Lng | -21.35000, 55.56667 |
| Postal Codes | 97429 |
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Petite-Île Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,703 | 8,398 | 10,039 | 11,349 | 13,088 | 13,658 | 14,117 |
| Population Density | 229.2 / km² | 287.1 / km² | 343.2 / km² | 388 / km² | 447.5 / km² | 466.9 / km² | 482.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPetite-Île Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petite-Île | +95.3% | +55.8% | +30.4% |
| Réunion | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petite-Île Median Age
Median Age: 36.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petite-Île | 36.2 yrs | 37.4 yrs | 34.7 yrs |
| Réunion | 31.7 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 30.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Petite-Île Population Density
Population Density: 448 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petite-Île | 13,088 | 29.3 km² | 448 / km² |
| Réunion | 837,471 | 3,708.3 km² | 226 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petite-Île Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Petite-Île
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Petite-Île Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,829 | $15,821 | $16,354 | $18,741 | $23,143 | $22,046 | $22,777 | $25,296 |
| Total GDP | $683.9M | $799.9M | $941.8M | $1.2B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Petite-Île CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petite-Île | 73,739 tn | 5.63 tn | 2,521 tons/km² |
| Réunion | 3,300,009 tn | 3.94 tn | 889.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Petite-Île CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,739 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,521 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/07 | 8:48 PM | 5.3 | 20.4 km | 10,000 m | Reunion region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Petite-Île
Petite-Île (French: Little Isle) is a commune on the French island and department of Réunion. The commune is bordered by the communes of Saint-Joseph to the east and Saint-Pierre to the west. The commune gets its name from the uninhabited islet off o..
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