Net migration metrics in Mauritius
Mauritius: Net migration metrics was -2,824 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-2,824
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
153rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
1,164
in 1952
All-time low
-8,984
in 1961
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Mauritius, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded -2,824 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Mauritius peaked at 1,164 in 1952 and was at its lowest, -8,984, in 1961.
That places Mauritius 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 797 | — |
| 1951 | 971 | +21.8% |
| 1952 | 1,164 | +19.9% |
| 1953 | -1,192 | -202.4% |
| 1954 | -1,272 | +6.7% |
| 1955 | -1,272 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1,153 | -9.4% |
| 1957 | -923 | -19.9% |
| 1958 | -786 | -14.8% |
| 1959 | -739 | -6.0% |
| 1960 | -7,083 | +858.5% |
| 1961 | -8,984 | +26.8% |
| 1962 | -6,107 | -32.0% |
| 1963 | -5,236 | -14.3% |
| 1964 | -4,850 | -7.4% |
| 1965 | -3,597 | -25.8% |
| 1966 | -4,123 | +14.6% |
| 1967 | -1,257 | -69.5% |
| 1968 | -2,445 | +94.5% |
| 1969 | -674 | -72.4% |
| 1970 | -1,281 | +90.1% |
| 1971 | -960 | -25.1% |
| 1972 | -2,408 | +150.8% |
| 1973 | -2,144 | -11.0% |
| 1974 | -4,908 | +128.9% |
| 1975 | -3,869 | -21.2% |
| 1976 | -3,807 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | -3,749 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | -3,129 | -16.5% |
| 1979 | -2,363 | -24.5% |
| 1980 | -1,739 | -26.4% |
| 1981 | -1,559 | -10.4% |
| 1982 | -2,226 | +42.8% |
| 1983 | -1,756 | -21.1% |
| 1984 | -258 | -85.3% |
| 1985 | 615 | -338.4% |
| 1986 | 852 | +38.5% |
| 1987 | -300 | -135.2% |
| 1988 | -1,399 | +366.3% |
| 1989 | -2,463 | +76.1% |
| 1990 | -1,938 | -21.3% |
| 1991 | -1,333 | -31.2% |
| 1992 | -1,254 | -5.9% |
| 1993 | -1,189 | -5.2% |
| 1994 | -1,112 | -6.5% |
| 1995 | -1,144 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | -1,092 | -4.5% |
| 1997 | -1,199 | +9.8% |
| 1998 | -1,292 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | -1,463 | +13.2% |
| 2000 | -2,326 | +59.0% |
| 2001 | -3,225 | +38.7% |
| 2002 | -3,150 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | -3,141 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | -3,001 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | -2,840 | -5.4% |
| 2006 | -2,757 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | -2,642 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | -2,589 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | -2,467 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | -2,624 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | -2,465 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | -3,663 | +48.6% |
| 2013 | -3,617 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | -3,691 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | -3,645 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | -4,483 | +23.0% |
| 2017 | -5,322 | +18.7% |
| 2018 | -5,084 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | -5,202 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | -5,895 | +13.3% |
| 2021 | -4,324 | -26.6% |
| 2022 | -2,824 | -34.7% |
| 2023 | -2,824 | -0.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's -2,824 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's -2,824 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 71% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Mauritius changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -858.5% | -739 | -7,083 |
| 1988 | -366.3% | -300 | -1,399 |
| 1985 | +338.4% | -258 | 615 |
| 1953 | -202.4% | 1,164 | -1,192 |
| 1972 | -150.8% | -960 | -2,408 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -440.5 | -1,272 | 1,164 | 10 |
| 1960s | -4,436 | -8,984 | -674 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2,862 | -4,908 | -960 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1,023 | -2,463 | 852 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,302 | -1,938 | -1,092 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2,814 | -3,225 | -2,326 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3,980 | -5,322 | -2,465 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,967 | -5,895 | -2,824 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Mauritius?
- Net migration metrics in Mauritius was -2,824 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 1,164 in 1952.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,984 in 1961.
- How does Mauritius rank for net migration metrics?
- Mauritius ranks 153rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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