Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has experienced steady population growth over the past decades before entering a period of demographic stabilization. In 1950, the population was 526,000, and by 2024 it stands at 1.27 million. Unlike many other African countries, Mauritius is projected to see a gradual population decline through the second half of the century, with numbers dropping to just 582,000 by 2100.
Historical Population Growth (1950–2024)
Mauritius’s population trends can be divided into three main phases:
- 1950–1975: Rapid Growth
- The population increased from 526,000 in 1950 to 888,000 in 1975, driven by high fertility rates.
- 1976–2000: Slower Expansion
- Growth began to slow as fertility declined, but the population still rose steadily to 1.22 million by 2000.
- 2001–2024: Stabilization
- From 2000 to 2024, the population remained nearly flat, ranging between 1.22–1.27 million.
Future Population Projections for Mauritius (2025–2100)
Mauritius is forecast to face population decline throughout the 21st century:
- 2030: 1.25 million
- 2050: 1.11 million
- 2075: ~840,000
- 2100: ~582,000
This makes Mauritius one of the few African countries expected to see a shrinking population by the end of the century.
FAQ
Mauritius’s population in 2024 is estimated at 1.27 million.
Mauritius peaked around 2015–2020, at nearly 1.29 million people.
Mauritius’s population has stabilized and is now projected to decline.
By 2050, the population is projected to be around 1.11 million.
By 2100, Mauritius’s population is expected to fall to just 582,000.
Source:
United Nations. World Population Prospects 2024.
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