Over-indebtedness cases rise in Mayotte

The number of over-indebtedness cases filed in Mayotte has increased compared to the previous year, according to the monthly financial inclusion barometer from the IEDOM. Four cases were recorded in September 2026, with a total of 53 cases filed since January, representing a 39.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Over the past twelve months, the total reached 71 cases, an increase of 51.1 percent.

Fewer requests for bank account rights

At the same time, the right to a bank account remains little requested. Two designations were recorded in September and 35 since the beginning of the year, representing a 27.1 percent decrease compared to one year ago. In Mayotte, the number of designations per 10,000 inhabitants stands at 0.11, compared to 0.32 in the overseas departments and regions and 0.28 in mainland France.

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