Mauritius Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Mauritius's net migration was -2,784 in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's net migration stood at -2,784 in 2025, a rise of +3 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2,174 by 2026. Mauritius ranked 95th globally.
Mauritius recorded a net migration loss of ‑2,784.00 in 2025, placing it 95th globally and closely matching the figure for Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (‑2,787.00). The island’s migration balance has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a historic trough of ‑8,984.00 in 1961 to a modest peak of 852.00 in 1986, when a combination of favorable economic reforms and a liberalised visa regime briefly attracted more entrants than departures. Since the 1990s, net outflows have persisted, reflecting limited domestic job creation relative to the aspirations of a growing, educated youth cohort and the pull of higher‑earning markets in Europe and the Middle East. Recent policy adjustments, including incentives for skilled diaspora returnees and targeted investment in high‑value sectors, could moderate the outflow, but without substantial improvements in wage growth and employment opportunities the negative migration balance is likely to remain entrenched.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -1,550 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -1,862 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -2,174 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2,784 | +3 | #95 |
| 2024 | -2,787 | +37 | #85 |
| 2023 | -2,824 | +0 | #79 |
| 2022 | -2,824 | +1,500 | #73 |
| 2021 | -4,324 | +1,571 | #73 |
| 2020 | -5,895 | −693 | #62 |
| 2019 | -5,202 | −118 | #75 |
| 2018 | -5,084 | +238 | #70 |
| 2017 | -5,322 | −839 | #75 |
| 2016 | -4,483 | −838 | #74 |
| 2015 | -3,645 | +46 | #85 |
| 2014 | -3,691 | −74 | #83 |
| 2013 | -3,617 | +46 | #78 |
| 2012 | -3,663 | −1,198 | #83 |
| 2011 | -2,465 | +159 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's net migration was -2,784 in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's net migration peaked at 852 in 1986.
The lowest net migration in Mauritius was -8,984 in 1961.
Mauritius ranks 95th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's net migration is projected to reach -2,174 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Mauritius in 2025 was -2,784. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_net-migration,
title = {Mauritius Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}