Mauritius population
1,262,812
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.23%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Mauritius is 1,262,811, growing at an annual rate of -0.23%. That works out to a net change of approximately -7 people per day or 0 per hour.
The population change in Mauritius is driven by three components: approximately 11,408 births per year and 11,717 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.23% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 1.21 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Mauritius would decline over the long term without net immigration.
The current population of Mauritius is approximately 1,262,811, growing at -0.23% per year.
By approximately -7 people per day, or 0 per hour.
No. With approximately 11,408 births and 11,717 deaths per year, Mauritius has a natural population decrease of about 309 people annually.