Africa · Port LouisMauritius· by the numbers
Mauritius's population is 1,243,741 (2025) — the 159th-largest in the world and the 49th-largest in Africa, shrinking by about 2,038 people a year.
Mauritius Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Mauritius in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Is Mauritius's Population Declining?
Yes. Mauritius's population fell by 2,038 people (-0.16%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Mauritius Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Mauritius Located?
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Rupee (MUR)
- Language(s)
- English, BHO, French
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 1,997 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 2,040 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
No land borders.
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What is the population of Mauritius?
Mauritius's population is 1,243,741 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #159 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Mauritius?
1,243,741 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Mauritius's population density?
622.8 people per km², based on a land area of 1,997 km².
What is Mauritius ranked in population worldwide?
#159 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Mauritius?
73.8 years on average (2024) — 70.3 for men, 77.4 for women.
What is Mauritius's GDP?
$16.2B, ranking #139 of 186 economies we track — $12,991 per capita.
Is Mauritius's population declining?
Yes. Mauritius's population has been shrinking, falling by 2,038 people (-0.16%) between 2024 and 2025.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport