Migrant populations in Mauritius
Mauritius: Migrant populations was 29,142 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
29,142
World rank
181st
of 228 countries
All-time high
29,142
in 2024
All-time low
3,613
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Mauritius, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 29,142 for migrant populations in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Mauritius peaked at 29,142 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,613, in 1990.
Mauritius ranks 181st of 228 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Migrant populations in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,613 | — |
| 1995 | 7,493 | +107.4% |
| 2000 | 15,543 | +107.4% |
| 2005 | 19,647 | +26.4% |
| 2010 | 24,836 | +26.4% |
| 2015 | 28,585 | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 28,893 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 29,142 | +0.9% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 29,142 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 16% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 29,142 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,553 | 3,613 | 7,493 | 2 |
| 2000s | 17,595 | 15,543 | 19,647 | 2 |
| 2010s | 26,710 | 24,836 | 28,585 | 2 |
| 2020s | 29,018 | 28,893 | 29,142 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 178 Antigua and Barbuda 30,473 compare
- 179 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 30,148 compare
- 180 French Polynesia 30,099 compare
- 182 Turks and Caicos Islands 28,455 compare
- 183 Liechtenstein 27,669 compare
- 184 Monaco 27,106 compare
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 migrant populations in Mauritius?
- Migrant populations in Mauritius was 29,142 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 29,142 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,613 in 1990.
- How does Mauritius rank for migrant populations?
- Mauritius ranks 181st out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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