Mauritius
Country statistics · 1990–present
Mauritius at a Glance
Mauritius is home to 1.2 million people as of 2024, with a population that is broadly stable in size. At a GDP per capita of $16,796, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 73.8 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.2 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.3 and a death rate of 10.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 0.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 374 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Mauritius is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $21 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $16,796 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.4% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.9% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 73.8 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $616 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 94.3% (2023), reflecting high literacy rates. 73.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity.