Mauritius Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Mauritius's life expectancy was 72.9 in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's life expectancy stood at 72.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.9 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 125th globally.
Mauritius’ life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, climbing from a trough of 58.46 in 1960 to a latest 2025 estimate of 72.88, placing the island nation at 125th in the global ranking. The all‑time peak of 74.51 recorded in 2017 marks the highest level reached, yet the 2025 figure remains slightly below that summit, reflecting a modest deceleration after the late‑2010s. Compared with peers of similar rank, Mauritius records a marginally lower expectancy than Honduras (72.96) and American Samoa (72.86), but exceeds Mongolia (72.69). The long‑term upward trajectory is rooted in expanded health services, improved maternal care, and reductions in communicable disease mortality, while recent plateaus suggest emerging challenges such as non‑communicable disease burdens and an ageing population. Continued investment in preventive health and chronic disease management will be critical to sustain gains and potentially surpass the 2017 peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.9 | −0.5 | #125 |
| 2023 | 73.4 | −0.1 | #122 |
| 2022 | 73.5 | −0.2 | #117 |
| 2021 | 73.7 | −0.5 | #92 |
| 2020 | 74.2 | −0.1 | #100 |
| 2019 | 74.2 | −0.2 | #107 |
| 2018 | 74.4 | −0.1 | #105 |
| 2017 | 74.5 | +0.1 | #105 |
| 2016 | 74.4 | +0.0 | #104 |
| 2015 | 74.4 | +0.2 | #104 |
| 2014 | 74.2 | +0.2 | #103 |
| 2013 | 74.0 | +0.2 | #103 |
| 2012 | 73.9 | +0.6 | #104 |
| 2011 | 73.3 | +0.3 | #107 |
| 2010 | 73.0 | +0.1 | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's life expectancy was 72.9 in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritius's life expectancy peaked at 74.5 in 2017.
The lowest life expectancy in Mauritius was 58.5 in 1960.
Mauritius ranks 125th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's life expectancy is projected to reach 72.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Mauritius in 2025 was 72.9. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_life-expectancy,
title = {Mauritius Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}