Annual change in population in Mauritius
Mauritius: Annual change in population was -2,543 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Mauritius, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Mauritius is -2,543 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 27.2% on the previous year and down 240.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Mauritius peaked at 17,683 people in 1959 and was at its lowest, -3,603 people, in 2021.
That places Mauritius 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15,476 people | 13,562 people | 17,683 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 14,890 people | 12,201 people | 16,189 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,566 people | 11,320 people | 14,108 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,659 people | 12,389 people | 15,001 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,992 people | 10,792 people | 14,721 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,307 people | 4,341 people | 10,729 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 729.3 people | -2,567 people | 3,734 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,170 people | -3,603 people | -2,543 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 210 Northern Mariana Islands -935 people compare
- 211 Marshall Islands -1,245 people compare
- 212 Saint Martin (French part) -1,354 people compare
- 214 Uruguay -2,830 people compare
More population data for Mauritius
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 18,891 people (2100)
- Population density 291.3 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.44 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 10 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.44 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.44 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.1% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.24 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Mauritius?
- Annual change in population in Mauritius was -2,543 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 17,683 people in 1959.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,603 people in 2021.
- How does Mauritius rank for annual change in population?
- Mauritius ranks 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 240.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.