Population of Mauritius today

1,266,288
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Population of Mauritius as of today

The current population of Mauritius is 1,266,288 with an annual growth rate of -0.266%. Mauritius has a population of 0.015% of the world's population.

Population1,266,288
Growth Rate-0.266%
Male630,766 (49.812%)
Female635,521 (50.188%)
Today Change -7
Births today24
Deaths today26
Births in 20261,504
Deaths in 20261,595
Change in 2026 -450 (-0.036%)

Population chart for Mauritius

Population History of Mauritius

YearPopulation
(01 Jan)
Natural ChangeGrowth Rate
(%)
Total Population
(31 December)
20161,292,223-840-0.065%1,291,383
20171,291,384-1,459-0.113%1,289,925
20181,289,926-2,193-0.17%1,287,733
20191,287,741-2,949-0.229%1,284,792
20201,284,799-3,161-0.246%1,281,638
20211,281,647-4,050-0.316%1,277,597
20221,277,600-2,938-0.23%1,274,662
20231,274,659-2,141-0.168%1,272,518
20241,272,517-2,698-0.212%1,269,819
20251,269,821-3,086-0.243%1,266,735

Net Migration Rate of Mauritius

The net migration rate of Mauritius in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -2,824, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.

Net Migration Rate Over the Last 10 Years

YearNet Migration
2023-2,824
2022-2,824
2021-4,324
2020-5,895
2019-5,202
2018-5,084
2017-5,322
2016-4,483
2015-3,645
2014-3,691
Data sources: United Nations,World Bank, Nations Geo ,Census,Wikidata