Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 176.51 thousands in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
176.51 thousands
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
157th
of 233 countries
All-time high
226.91 thousands
in 1984
All-time low
168.07 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Mauritius, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-24 years in Mauritius is 176.51 thousands, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Mauritius peaked at 226.91 thousands in 1984 and was at its lowest, 168.07 thousands, in 1970.
That places Mauritius 157th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 168.07 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 175.67 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1972 | 183.38 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 190.71 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 196.57 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 201.04 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 204.55 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 207.7 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 211.15 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 215.12 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 219.32 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 222.97 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 225.43 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 226.83 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 226.91 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 225.3 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 222.6 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 219.04 thousands | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 215.1 thousands | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 211.54 thousands | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 208.57 thousands | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 206.42 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 205.73 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 206.53 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 208.57 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 211.33 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 214.26 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 216.95 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 218.6 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 218.93 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 218.17 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 216.33 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 213.6 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 210.47 thousands | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 207.52 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 204.7 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 203.13 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 202.24 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 203.06 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 204.32 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 205.52 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 206.04 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 206.48 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 206.79 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 205.57 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 204.94 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 202.88 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 200.21 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 197.46 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 195.02 thousands | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 193.05 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 191.23 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 189.16 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 185.4 thousands | -2.0% |
| 2025 | 176.51 thousands | -4.8% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 176.51 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 997.95 thousands, 18% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 176.51 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,007 thousands, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 195.4 thousands | 168.07 thousands | 215.12 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 221.5 thousands | 211.54 thousands | 226.91 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 211.59 thousands | 205.73 thousands | 218.93 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 208.35 thousands | 202.24 thousands | 218.17 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 203.09 thousands | 195.02 thousands | 206.79 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.07 thousands | 176.51 thousands | 193.05 thousands | 5 |
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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 15-24 years in Mauritius?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Mauritius was 176.51 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 226.91 thousands in 1984.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 168.07 thousands in 1970.
- How does Mauritius rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Mauritius ranks 157th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release