Population by age group in Mauritius
Mauritius: Population by age group was 164,707 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
164,707
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
143rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
164,707
in 2023
All-time low
17,279
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Mauritius, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 164,707 for population by age group in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Mauritius peaked at 164,707 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17,279, in 1950.
Mauritius ranks 143rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 17,279 | — |
| 1951 | 17,669 | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 18,047 | +2.1% |
| 1953 | 18,326 | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 18,516 | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 18,696 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 18,921 | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 19,187 | +1.4% |
| 1958 | 19,482 | +1.5% |
| 1959 | 19,792 | +1.6% |
| 1960 | 20,424 | +3.2% |
| 1961 | 21,470 | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 22,585 | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 23,549 | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 24,408 | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 25,331 | +3.8% |
| 1966 | 26,288 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 27,239 | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 28,148 | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 29,012 | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 29,849 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 30,669 | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 31,571 | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 32,661 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 33,890 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 35,096 | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 36,211 | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 37,327 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 38,578 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 39,974 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 41,370 | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 42,686 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 43,964 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 45,209 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 46,432 | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 47,779 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 49,346 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 51,118 | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 53,153 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 55,465 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 57,974 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 60,494 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 62,774 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 64,728 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 66,419 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 67,844 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 68,948 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 69,919 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 71,132 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 72,700 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 74,425 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 76,074 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 77,572 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 78,956 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 80,336 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 81,733 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 83,097 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 84,538 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 86,464 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 89,103 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 92,189 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 95,479 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 99,194 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 103,583 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 108,746 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 114,705 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 121,124 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 127,592 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 133,906 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 140,035 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 146,197 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 152,188 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 158,081 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 164,707 | +4.2% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 164,707 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 499,572, 33% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 164,707 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418,208, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 18,592 | 17,279 | 19,792 | 10 |
| 1960s | 24,845 | 20,424 | 29,012 | 10 |
| 1970s | 34,583 | 29,849 | 39,974 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47,652 | 41,370 | 55,465 | 10 |
| 1990s | 66,293 | 57,974 | 72,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 81,230 | 74,425 | 89,103 | 10 |
| 2010s | 113,655 | 92,189 | 140,035 | 10 |
| 2020s | 155,293 | 146,197 | 164,707 | 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 population by age group in Mauritius?
- Population by age group in Mauritius was 164,707 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 164,707 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,279 in 1950.
- How does Mauritius rank for population by age group?
- Mauritius ranks 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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