What is the Population of Mauritius?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Mauritius has a population of approximately 1,243,741 people, making it the 156th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 2,040 km², the population density is roughly 610 people per km².
| Population | 1,243,741 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 156th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.02% |
| Area | 2,040 km² |
| Population density | 610 / km² |
| Demonym | Mauritian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 1,243,741 | 156th |
| Timor-Leste | 1,391,221 | 153rd |
| Estonia | 1,369,995 | 154th |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1,367,764 | 155th |
| Eswatini | 1,235,549 | 157th |
| Djibouti | 1,066,809 | 158th |
| Comoros | 919,901 | 159th |
Mauritius in context
- Mauritius covers 2,040 km², making it the 170th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Mauritius has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,243,741 people, Mauritius holds about 0.3% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mauritius is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Mauritius — FAQ
What is the population of Mauritius?
The population of Mauritius is approximately 1,243,741 (1.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Mauritius in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Mauritius at approximately 1,243,741 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Mauritius is the 156th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Mauritius?
Approximately 1,243,741 people live in Mauritius, making it the 156th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Mauritius rank by population?
Mauritius is the 156th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.02%.
What is the population density of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a population density of roughly 610 people per km², based on a land area of 2,040 km².
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