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Mauritius Population Pyramid 1979

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1979
Population: 939,387

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-5 -1   1979  +1 +5

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Summary

Mauritius in 1979

As of 1979, Mauritius counted 939,387 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1969, the population was 813,741; it has grown by 15.4% since.

With a median age of 21.6 years, Mauritius had a youth dependency ratio of 55.6 and an old-age dependency ratio of 6.9 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #148 of 201 by population Ranks #72 of 201 by median age Ranks #138 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Mauritius
Population
939,387
Median age
21.6
0-14 %
34.2%
65+ %
4.3%
Child dependency
55.6
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
1,107,197
Population 2100
581,716
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.39

The fertility rate of Mauritius was 1.39 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
50607080
19602023 · 73.4

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 73.4 years on average (76.9 years for girls, 70.1 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Mauritius
Where immigrants come from (2024)

27,563 immigrants live in Mauritius, 2.2% of the population.

India8,855
Bangladesh8,488
China3,007
Madagascar2,321
France1,532
Where emigrants live (2024)

114,313 people born in Mauritius live in other countries.

France44,709
Australia28,962
Canada20,173
Italy7,315
Réunion5,390
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Mauritius compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Mauritius 939,387 21.6
Réunion 545,368 20.6
Comoros 327,791 16.6
Eritrea 1,563,332 17.8
Djibouti 304,513 17.2
Frequently asked questions about Mauritius's population
How many people lived in Mauritius in 1979?
Mauritius had a population of 939,387 in 1979.
Is the population of Mauritius increasing or decreasing?
Mauritius's population grew 15.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 1,107,197 by 2050.
What is the median age in Mauritius?
Mauritius's median age is 21.6 years.
What share of Mauritius's population is over 65 or under 15?
4.3% of Mauritius's population is 65 or older, and 34.2% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Mauritius have?
Mauritius's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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