Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius
Mauritius: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 10 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius, 1999–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius stood at 10.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 50.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius peaked at 43 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.
That places Mauritius 162nd out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 43 | — |
| 2001 | 14 | -67.4% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | +220.0% |
| 2019 | 20 | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 10 | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | -50.0% |
| 2024 | 10 | +100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 | 43 | 43 | 1 |
| 2000s | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 2010s | 10.25 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| 2020s | 11.25 | 5 | 20 | 4 |
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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)
- Population growth rate -1.42 (2100)
- Population density 291.3 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 18,891 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Mauritius was 10 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 43 in 1999.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
- How does Mauritius rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Mauritius ranks 162nd out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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