Fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius
Mauritius: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.44 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.44
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
165th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.18
in 1963
All-time low
1.33
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius is 1.44, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius peaked at 6.18 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.33, in 2022.
That places Mauritius 165th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.9 | — |
| 1961 | 5.98 | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 5.88 | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 6.18 | +5.2% |
| 1964 | 5.96 | -3.6% |
| 1965 | 5.51 | -7.5% |
| 1966 | 5.46 | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 4.63 | -15.3% |
| 1968 | 4.6 | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 3.96 | -13.7% |
| 1970 | 3.82 | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 3.51 | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 3.41 | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 3.07 | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 3.45 | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 3.2 | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 3.13 | -2.1% |
| 1977 | 3.07 | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 3.01 | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 2.91 | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 2.8 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 2.67 | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 2.53 | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 2.4 | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 2.16 | -9.8% |
| 1985 | 2.02 | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 1.99 | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 2.05 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 2.14 | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 2.23 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 2.32 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 2.3 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 2.37 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 2.21 | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 2.25 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 2.14 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 2.12 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 2.04 | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 1.97 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 2.05 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 1.99 | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 1.91 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 1.94 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 1.87 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 1.92 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 1.88 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 1.77 | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 1.74 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.67 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.59 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 1.57 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 1.55 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 1.56 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 1.45 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 1.44 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.37 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 1.41 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 1.46 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.42 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 1.41 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.46 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 1.42 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 1.33 | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 1.4 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 1.44 | +2.9% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1.44 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.8, 80% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1.44 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.91, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.4 | 3.96 | 6.18 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.26 | 2.91 | 3.82 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 1.99 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.18 | 1.97 | 2.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.83 | 1.59 | 1.99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 | 1.37 | 1.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 | 1.33 | 1.46 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More population data for Mauritius
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7958 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,226 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.011 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.42 (2100)
- Population density 291.3 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 18,891 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Mauritius was 1.44 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 6.18 in 1963.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 in 2022.
- How does Mauritius rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Mauritius ranks 165th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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