Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) was 186.18 thousands in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
186.18 thousands
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
163rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
344.44 thousands
in 1970
All-time low
186.18 thousands
in 2025
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Population aged 14 years or younger in Mauritius, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 14 years or younger in Mauritius is 186.18 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger in Mauritius peaked at 344.44 thousands in 1970 and was at its lowest, 186.18 thousands, in 2025.
That places Mauritius 163rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 344.44 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 344.43 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 343.51 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 340.54 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 336.44 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 332.8 thousands | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 329.6 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 326.69 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 324.08 thousands | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 322.06 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 320.85 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 320.46 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 320.61 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 320.64 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 320.76 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 321.64 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 322.83 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 323.94 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 324.58 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 324.56 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 324.11 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 324.19 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 323.77 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 323.45 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 322.29 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 320.38 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 317.76 thousands | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 315.67 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 313.82 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 311.77 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 311.53 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 310.95 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 309.43 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 307.98 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 305.48 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 302.75 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 298.6 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 293.33 thousands | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 286.97 thousands | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 280.35 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 273.63 thousands | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 267.54 thousands | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 261.5 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 256.98 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 252.7 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 246.77 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 240.72 thousands | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 234.59 thousands | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 227.77 thousands | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 220.68 thousands | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 213.37 thousands | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 206.37 thousands | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 200.1 thousands | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 194.88 thousands | -2.6% |
| 2025 | 186.18 thousands | -4.5% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 186.18 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,508 thousands, 12% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 186.18 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,195 thousands, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 334.46 thousands | 322.06 thousands | 344.44 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 322.09 thousands | 320.46 thousands | 324.58 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 319.72 thousands | 311.77 thousands | 324.19 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 300.74 thousands | 280.35 thousands | 311.53 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 248.29 thousands | 220.68 thousands | 273.63 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 200.18 thousands | 186.18 thousands | 213.37 thousands | 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)
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Population density 291.3 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 18,891 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger in Mauritius?
- Population aged 14 years or younger in Mauritius was 186.18 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 344.44 thousands in 1970.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.18 thousands in 2025.
- How does Mauritius rank for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Mauritius ranks 163rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release