Net migration in Mauritius
Mauritius: Net migration was -2,784 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Mauritius, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Mauritius is -2,784, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Mauritius peaked at 852 in 1986 and was at its lowest, -8,984, in 1961.
That places Mauritius 122nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -4,436 | -8,984 | -674 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2,862 | -4,908 | -960 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1,023 | -2,463 | 852 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,302 | -1,938 | -1,092 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2,814 | -3,225 | -2,326 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3,980 | -5,322 | -2,465 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,573 | -5,895 | -2,784 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 119 Madagascar -2,227 compare
- 120 Maldives -2,283 compare
- 121 East Timor -2,550 compare
- 123 North Korea -2,787 compare
- 124 Samoa -2,815 compare
- 125 Bulgaria -2,961 compare
More financial sector data for Mauritius
- Official exchange rate 46 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 5.16 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 1.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 72.0% (2025)
- Broad money 142.3% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 1.05 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 72.0% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 72.0% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 40.9% (2025)
- Claims on central government 2.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Mauritius?
- Net migration in Mauritius was -2,784 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 852 in 1986.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,984 in 1961.
- How does Mauritius rank for net migration?
- Mauritius ranks 122nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.