Mauritius Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Mauritius's death rate was 10.6 in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 12.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's death rate stood at 10.6 in 2025, a rise of +1.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.6 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 42nd globally.
Mauritius’ death rate has risen modestly over the 65‑year series, moving from 10.11 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 10.60 in 2025, which places the island nation at rank 42 globally. The rate fell to a trough of 6.50 in 1992 before a gradual upward trajectory resumed, reflecting demographic aging and modest increases in chronic disease prevalence. Compared with peer jurisdictions, Mauritius’ 2025 figure of 10.60 is slightly below the Isle of Man’s 10.64 and above Slovenia’s 10.54, suggesting a mortality profile similar to other small, high‑human‑development economies. The sustained rise since the early 1990s aligns with regional trends in sub‑Saharan Africa where improvements in health care have extended life expectancy while also exposing populations to non‑communicable disease burdens. If public health interventions continue to curb risk factors such as obesity and tobacco use, the upward pressure on the death rate could be moderated, potentially stabilising the indicator in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.6 | +1.2 | #42 |
| 2023 | 9.4 | −0.8 | #166 |
| 2022 | 10.2 | −0.3 | #171 |
| 2021 | 10.5 | +1.8 | #167 |
| 2020 | 8.7 | −0.1 | #140 |
| 2019 | 8.8 | +0.3 | #153 |
| 2018 | 8.5 | +0.5 | #142 |
| 2017 | 8.0 | −0.1 | #132 |
| 2016 | 8.1 | +0.4 | #134 |
| 2015 | 7.7 | +0.0 | #123 |
| 2014 | 7.7 | +0.2 | #119 |
| 2013 | 7.5 | +0.1 | #107 |
| 2012 | 7.4 | +0.1 | #104 |
| 2011 | 7.3 | +0.0 | #100 |
| 2010 | 7.3 | −0.1 | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's death rate was 10.6 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 12.8% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's death rate peaked at 10.6 in 2025.
The lowest death rate in Mauritius was 6.5 in 1983.
Mauritius ranks 42nd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's death rate is projected to reach 10.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Mauritius in 2025 was 10.6. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_death-rate,
title = {Mauritius Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}