Mauritius Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Mauritius's fertility rate was 1.34 in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's fertility rate stood at 1.34 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.34 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 182nd globally.
Mauritius' fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, dropping from an all-time high of 6.18 in 1963 to 1.34 in 2025, ranking 182 globally. The country's fertility rate has been in decline since the 1960s when it stood at 5.90, a trend mirrored in several peer countries including Albania and Türkiye, which also reported fertility rates of 1.32 and 1.34 respectively in 2025. The rate has continued to decline steadily, hitting an all-time low of 1.32 in 2022. The sharp decline in fertility rate is likely a result of improvements in education, particularly for women, and increased access to family planning services. The fertility rate in Mauritius is now at a level that is consistent with a replacement rate, suggesting that the population is stabilizing. However, a significant increase in life expectancy or improvements in healthcare could potentially alter the trajectory of the fertility rate and lead to further population growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.32 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.34 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.34 | −0.05 | #182 |
| 2023 | 1.39 | +0.07 | #39 |
| 2022 | 1.32 | −0.09 | #24 |
| 2021 | 1.41 | −0.03 | #32 |
| 2020 | 1.44 | +0.04 | #35 |
| 2019 | 1.40 | −0.01 | #27 |
| 2018 | 1.41 | −0.03 | #25 |
| 2017 | 1.44 | +0.04 | #30 |
| 2016 | 1.40 | +0.04 | #20 |
| 2015 | 1.36 | −0.07 | #17 |
| 2014 | 1.43 | −0.01 | #20 |
| 2013 | 1.44 | −0.10 | #21 |
| 2012 | 1.54 | −0.01 | #36 |
| 2011 | 1.55 | −0.02 | #37 |
| 2010 | 1.57 | −0.02 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's fertility rate was 1.34 in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritius's fertility rate peaked at 6.18 in 1963.
The lowest fertility rate in Mauritius was 1.32 in 2022.
Mauritius ranks 182nd globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.34 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Mauritius in 2025 was 1.34. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_fertility-rate,
title = {Mauritius Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}