Mauritius: Population growth (annual %)
In , Mauritius's Population growth (annual %) was -0.23.
That's up 79.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Mauritius ranks #194 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.59
- Trough
- -1.11
- 1-year change
- +79.2%
- 5-year change
- -813.4%
- 10-year change
- -227.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.2300 | |
| -1.1052 | |
| -0.3014 | |
| 0.0253 | |
| 0.0023 | |
| 0.0322 | |
| 0.0545 | |
| 0.0902 | |
| 0.0687 | |
| 0.1324 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Mauritius's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Mauritius's Population growth (annual %) was -0.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Mauritius's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Mauritius's Population growth (annual %) rose 79.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Mauritius rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Mauritius ranked #194 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Mauritius's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Mauritius is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.