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Mauritius Population Pyramid 1982

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1982
Population: 983,609

Year

-5 -1   1982  +1 +5

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Summary

Mauritius in 1982

As of 1982, Mauritius counted 983,609 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1972, the population was 853,604; it has grown by 15.2% since.

The median age was 22.4 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 51.8 children under 15 and 7.1 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #150 of 201 by population Ranks #74 of 201 by median age Ranks #132 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
983,609
Median age
22.4
0-14 %
32.6%
65+ %
4.5%
Child dependency
51.8
Old-age dependency
7.1
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 983,610 22.4
Réunion 569,639 21.7
Comoros 357,139 16.5
Djibouti 356,880 17.3
Eritrea 1,695,461 17.7
Frequently asked questions about Mauritius's population
What was the population of Mauritius in 1982?
In 1982, Mauritius's population was 983,609.
Is Mauritius's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 15.2% from 1972, with a projected population of 1,107,197 in 2050.
What is the median age in Mauritius?
The median age in Mauritius is 22.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Mauritius's population is over 65 or under 15?
4.5% of Mauritius's population is 65 or older, and 32.6% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Mauritius have?
Mauritius has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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