Major industries in the country are sugar, rum, handicrafts, and flower oil extraction.. 22.8% of population in the country are unemployed. The total number of unemployed people in Reunion Island is 201,380. Reunion Island emits 5.16 metric tons per capita of CO₂.
Labour The total labor force of Reunion Island is 299,000 people. People in Reunion Island speak the Réunion Creole, and French languages.