Mauritius: immigration

What is the population of Mauritius?

The population of the Republic of Mauritius was 1,240,316 on 1 July 2026, 3,425 (0.28%) fewer than a year earlier, according to Statistics Mauritius. The island of Mauritius had 1,194,974 people, Rodrigues 45,012 and Agalega and St Brandon 330.

At the end of 2025 the population was 1,241,856, down 2,621 during the year, according to the Population and Vital Statistics 2025. Births exceeded deaths in 2025, so the fall reflects more people leaving than arriving.

Official sources: Statistics Mauritius: Population and Vital Statistics, January-June 2026 · Statistics Mauritius: Population and Vital Statistics 2025

How many people migrate to and from Mauritius?

Net migration from Mauritius was an estimated -2,784 in 2025, meaning about 2,800 more people left than arrived, according to the World Bank, which uses UN estimates. The figure was -2,787 in 2024.

Statistics Mauritius reports that the population fell by 2,621 in 2025 even though births (13,250) exceeded deaths (12,685), in its Population and Vital Statistics 2025. Work and residence permits for foreign nationals are issued through the Economic Development Board and the Passport and Immigration Office.

Official sources: World Bank: Net migration, Mauritius · Statistics Mauritius: Population and Vital Statistics 2025

How many immigrants live in Mauritius?

In 2024, the share of people born abroad in Mauritius was 2.3%, according to the UN Population Division. That compares with 2.2% in 2015. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 2.2%, and Mauritius placed 23rd highest of 48. Worldwide: 127th of 193.

Are more people leaving Mauritius than arriving?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is -2,784. The peak was -2,465 in 2011 and the low -5,895 in 2020. It is 18th highest of 48 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -5,646. World rank, highest first: 101st of 193.

How many refugees live in Mauritius?

In 2025, the number of refugees in the country in Mauritius was 24, according to UNHCR. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2016. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 35,241; Mauritius is 41st highest of 45. World rank, highest first: 146th of 169.

How many people from Mauritius are refugees?

UNHCR puts the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Mauritius at 283 in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 12,726, and Mauritius placed 42nd highest of 48. Worldwide: 128th of 189.

How much are remittances to Mauritius?

The World Bank puts personal remittances received in Mauritius at 1.9% of GDP in 2024. Since 2005 it has ranged from 0.0% of GDP (2011) to 2.5% of GDP (2014). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 2.5% of GDP; Mauritius is 23rd highest of 36. Of 156 countries with 2024 data, 85th highest.