Rank #122 by World Population
🇲🇺Mauritius
Mauritius has a population of 1,248,647, ranking #122 in the world. The capital is Port Louis. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Upper middle income
1,248,647
Population
#122
World Rank
73.4
Life Expectancy
$11,270
GDP Per Capita
Mauritius, #122 by world population
Mauritius Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Mauritius had a population of 680,331 in 1960 and 1,245,779 in 2024, a 83.1% growth over 64 years. The peak was 1,266,334 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.95%.
1,245,779
Population (2024)
680,331
Population (1960)
1,266,334
Peak (2021)
0.95%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 680,331 |
| 1961 | 680,757 |
| 1962 | 700,349 |
| 1963 | 718,861 |
| 1964 | 736,381 |
| 1965 | 753,000 |
| 1966 | 768,813 |
| 1967 | 783,917 |
| 1968 | 798,413 |
| 1969 | 812,405 |
| 1970 | 826,000 |
| 1971 | 839,230 |
| 1972 | 852,053 |
| 1973 | 864,819 |
| 1974 | 878,042 |
| 1975 | 892,000 |
| 1976 | 906,507 |
| 1977 | 921,379 |
| 1978 | 933,499 |
| 1979 | 949,888 |
| 1980 | 966,039 |
| 1981 | 980,462 |
| 1982 | 992,521 |
| 1983 | 1,001,691 |
| 1984 | 1,012,221 |
| 1985 | 1,020,528 |
| 1986 | 1,028,360 |
| 1987 | 1,036,082 |
| 1988 | 1,043,239 |
| 1989 | 1,051,260 |
| 1990 | 1,058,775 |
| 1991 | 1,070,266 |
| 1992 | 1,084,441 |
| 1993 | 1,097,374 |
| 1994 | 1,112,846 |
| 1995 | 1,122,457 |
| 1996 | 1,133,996 |
| 1997 | 1,148,284 |
| 1998 | 1,160,421 |
| 1999 | 1,175,267 |
| 2000 | 1,186,873 |
| 2001 | 1,196,287 |
| 2002 | 1,204,621 |
| 2003 | 1,213,370 |
| 2004 | 1,221,003 |
| 2005 | 1,228,254 |
| 2006 | 1,233,996 |
| 2007 | 1,239,630 |
| 2008 | 1,244,121 |
| 2009 | 1,247,429 |
| 2010 | 1,250,400 |
| 2011 | 1,252,404 |
| 2012 | 1,255,882 |
| 2013 | 1,258,927 |
| 2014 | 1,261,208 |
| 2015 | 1,262,879 |
| 2016 | 1,263,747 |
| 2017 | 1,264,887 |
| 2018 | 1,265,577 |
| 2019 | 1,265,985 |
| 2020 | 1,266,014 |
| 2021 | 1,266,334 |
| 2022 | 1,262,523 |
| 2023 | 1,248,647 |
| 2024 | 1,245,779 |
Demographics
| Population | 1,248,647 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.11% |
| Urban Population | 39.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.40 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 73.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.3% |
Economy & Trade
$11,270
GDP Per Capita
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
147.3%
Trade (% of GDP)
316,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.44
Physicians per 1,000
4.6%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
94.3%
Literacy Rate
13.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
75.5%
Internet Users
154
Mobile Subs per 100
625.3
People per km2
-2,824
Net Migration
Environment
19.5%
Forest Area
Mauritius Climate
Mauritius has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F) and receives about 1613 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.2°C
Avg Temp
1613
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 242 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 266 mm |
| March | 26° / 80° | 211 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 189 mm |
| May | 24° / 75° | 130 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 79 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 84 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 79 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 51 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 53 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 69 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 160 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mauritius
The most comfortable months to visit Mauritius are typically September, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 30°C high). The coldest is August (near 18°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Mauritius in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius has a population of 1,248,647, ranking #122 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -1.11%.
Life expectancy in Mauritius is 73.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 13.8 per 1,000 live births.
Mauritius's GDP per capita is $11,270. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
39.0% of Mauritius's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 625.3 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Mauritius is 94.3%. The country spends 4.6% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Mauritius are typically September, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Mauritius has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C and about 1613 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is August.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 1,248,647 residents, Mauritius is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is shrinking, by roughly -1.1% a year.
GDP per capita is about $11,270 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 73.4 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 39.0% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.