Mauritius Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Mauritius's dependency ratio was 39.65 in 2025, ranked 200th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's dependency ratio stood at 39.65 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.65 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 200th globally.
Mauritius’ dependency ratio, which measures the proportion of non‑working‑age persons to the working‑age population, has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 93.60 in 1963 to a trough of 38.39 in 2015, before rising slightly to 39.65 in 2025, placing the island nation at rank 200 globally. The steep decline over the 66‑year series reflects sustained improvements in health, education and labour‑force participation that have reduced the share of both children and elderly dependents. By contrast, peer jurisdictions such as Seychelles (40.09) and Andorra (38.53) display similar low‑ratio profiles, underscoring Mauritius’ transition to a relatively balanced demographic structure. The modest uptick since 2015 suggests that ageing will gradually increase the proportion of elderly dependents, but continued gains in productivity and migration policy could offset pressure on the working‑age base, keeping the ratio on a modest upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 40.21 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 39.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.65 | +0.11 | #200 |
| 2024 | 39.54 | +0.53 | #18 |
| 2023 | 39.02 | +0.37 | #18 |
| 2022 | 38.64 | +0.17 | #16 |
| 2021 | 38.47 | +0.05 | #15 |
| 2020 | 38.42 | −0.02 | #15 |
| 2019 | 38.44 | −0.05 | #16 |
| 2018 | 38.49 | −0.02 | #15 |
| 2017 | 38.51 | +0.05 | #15 |
| 2016 | 38.46 | +0.07 | #17 |
| 2015 | 38.39 | −0.01 | #18 |
| 2014 | 38.41 | −0.03 | #18 |
| 2013 | 38.44 | −0.08 | #16 |
| 2012 | 38.51 | −0.35 | #16 |
| 2011 | 38.87 | −0.57 | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's dependency ratio was 39.65 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's dependency ratio peaked at 93.60 in 1963.
The lowest dependency ratio in Mauritius was 38.39 in 2015.
Mauritius ranks 200th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's dependency ratio is projected to reach 39.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Mauritius in 2025 was 39.65. This ranks 200th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_dependency-ratio,
title = {Mauritius Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}