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
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mauritius in global context
Mauritius is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.