Fertility vs unmet contraception in Mauritius
Mauritius: Fertility vs unmet contraception 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 vs unmet contraception in Mauritius, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, fertility vs unmet contraception in Mauritius stood at 1.44.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception in Mauritius peaked at 6.18 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.33, in 2022.
Mauritius ranks 165th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility vs unmet contraception 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 vs unmet contraception in Mauritius?
- Fertility vs unmet contraception in Mauritius was 1.44 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 6.18 in 1963.
- What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 in 2022.
- How does Mauritius rank for fertility vs unmet contraception?
- Mauritius ranks 165th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility vs unmet contraception 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 vs unmet contraception. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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