Mauritius has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades, although the rate of increase has slowed in recent years. In the mid-20th century, the island nation saw rapid population growth due to improved healthcare and declining mortality rates. However, since the 1980s, fertility rates have dropped significantly, leading to a gradual stabilization of the population. As of 2024, Mauritius has an estimated population of around 1.3 million people. The country now faces challenges related to an aging population and low birth rates, which may impact its future demographic structure and economic development. Despite these trends, Mauritius remains one of the most densely populated countries in Africa.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 481,270 | 237.1 |
| 1955 | 571,669 | 281.6 |
| 1960 | 663,229 | 326.7 |
| 1965 | 755,528 | 372.2 |
| 1970 | 829,511 | 408.6 |
| 1975 | 885,461 | 436.2 |
| 1980 | 963,701 | 474.7 |
| 1985 | 1,020,544 | 502.7 |
| 1990 | 1,061,598 | 523 |
| 1995 | 1,123,115 | 553.3 |
| 2000 | 1,186,451 | 584.5 |
| 2005 | 1,243,231 | 612.4 |
| 2010 | 1,281,606 | 631.3 |
| 2015 | 1,296,195 | 638.5 |
| 2020 | 1,305,308 | 643 |
| 2022 | 1,308,222 | 644.4 |
| 2023 | 1,309,448 | 645 |
| 2024 | 1,310,504 | 645.6 |
| 2025 | 1,311,375 | 646 |
| 2030 | 1,312,112 | 646.4 |
| 2035 | 1,305,007 | 642.9 |
| 2040 | 1,288,578 | 634.8 |
| 2045 | 1,263,605 | 622.5 |
| 2050 | 1,232,670 | 607.2 |
| 2055 | 1,198,344 | 590.3 |
| 2060 | 1,162,131 | 572.5 |
| 2065 | 1,123,736 | 553.6 |
| 2070 | 1,082,622 | 533.3 |
| 2075 | 1,039,692 | 512.2 |
| 2080 | 996,065 | 490.7 |
| 2085 | 953,108 | 469.5 |
| 2090 | 911,550 | 449 |
| 2095 | 871,862 | 429.5 |
| 2100 | 835,224 | 411.4 |
Data from US Census International Database