Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Mauritius
Mauritius: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 263 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Mauritius, 1995–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 263 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2024. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 189.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Mauritius peaked at 263 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1999.
That places Mauritius 129th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 | — |
| 1996 | 10 | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 12 | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 2000 | 29 | +480.0% |
| 2001 | 30 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 39 | +30.0% |
| 2003 | 54 | +38.5% |
| 2004 | 15 | -72.2% |
| 2005 | 22 | +46.7% |
| 2006 | 75 | +240.9% |
| 2007 | 67 | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 20 | -70.1% |
| 2009 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 25 | +19.0% |
| 2011 | 36 | +44.0% |
| 2012 | 57 | +58.3% |
| 2013 | 72 | +26.3% |
| 2014 | 91 | +26.4% |
| 2015 | 101 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 106 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 130 | +22.6% |
| 2018 | 156 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 178 | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 176 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 198 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 208 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 245 | +17.8% |
| 2024 | 263 | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.75 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000s | 37.2 | 15 | 75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.2 | 25 | 178 | 10 |
| 2020s | 218 | 176 | 263 | 5 |
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More population data for Mauritius
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.42 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.0107 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate 2.86 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Mauritius?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Mauritius was 263 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 263 in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1999.
- How does Mauritius rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Mauritius ranks 129th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.0%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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