Mauritius
- Capital:
- Port Louis
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Port Louis, Beau Bassin Rose Hill, Port Louis Part
- Abbreviation:
- MUS
1,265,059
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
1,265,059
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Mauritiuss' population is projected to be 607,381 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,265,059 | -0.23% | 160 |
| 2025 | 1,268,280 | -0.23% | 159 |
| 2020 | 1,283,223 | -0.24% | 159 |
| 2019 | 1,286,270 | -0.2% | 159 |
| 2018 | 1,288,833 | -0.14% | 157 |
| 2017 | 1,290,655 | -0.09% | 157 |
| 2015 | 1,292,275 | 0.15% | 157 |
| 2010 | 1,282,709 | 0.4% | 155 |
| 2005 | 1,257,215 | 0.66% | 154 |
| 2000 | 1,216,629 | 0.96% | 154 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,265,059 | -0.23% | 160 |
| 2032 | 1,242,019 | -0.31% | 161 |
| 2037 | 1,215,308 | -0.43% | 161 |
| 2042 | 1,179,996 | -0.59% | 161 |
| 2047 | 1,136,303 | -0.75% | 163 |
| 2052 | 1,087,164 | -0.88% | 163 |
| 2057 | 1,035,486 | -0.97% | 163 |
| 2062 | 982,552 | -1.04% | 164 |
| 2067 | 928,394 | -1.13% | 165 |
| 2072 | 873,283 | -1.22% | 167 |
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141.2K
Port Louis has a metropolitan area population of 141,235, comprising 11.16%% of Mauritius' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Louis | 141,235 | 11.16% |
| 2 | Beau Bassin Rose Hill | 118,590 | 9.37% |
| 3 | Port Louis Part | 115,385 | 9.12% |
| 4 | Vacoas Phoenix Part | 114,988 | 9.09% |
| 5 | Vacoas Phoenix Part and Midlands | 103,391 | 8.17% |
| 6 | Beau Bassin Rose Hill Part | 101,788 | 8.05% |
| 7 | Curepipe Part | 77,055 | 6.09% |
| 8 | Quatre Bornes Part | 71,783 | 5.67% |
| 9 | Triolet | 24,802 | 1.96% |
| 10 | Goodlands | 21,075 | 1.67% |
As of 2026, Mauritius has a total population of 1,265,059, ranking as the 160th most populous nation in the world.
Mauritius has a net population change of approximately -9 people per day, driven by 31 births, 33 deaths, and net emigration of 7 people.
Mauritius represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.08% of Africa's population.
Mauritius has a population density of 623.2 people per km² (approximately 1614.0 per mi²), making it the 16th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Mauritius is Indo-Mauritian (68%) , followed by Creole (27%) .
As of 2026, Hindu is the largest religion in Mauritius, comprising 48.5% of the population.