Mauritius Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Mauritius's population density was 624.3 in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's population density stood at 624.3 in 2025, a decline of +1.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 624.3 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 14th globally.
Mauritius’ population density has risen steadily over the 64‑year series, climbing from a trough of 335.35 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 634.12 in 2021, before reaching the latest 2025 figure of 624.25, ranking the island nation 14th globally. This upward trajectory reflects both natural increase and limited land area, as the country’s 2 040 km² has accommodated a growing resident count of roughly 1.27 million people. Compared with peer island economies, Mauritius remains less dense than Barbados, which records 658.35 persons per square kilometre, yet it exceeds Nauru’s 600.83, underscoring the pressure on its limited space. The modest decline from the 2021 peak suggests a possible stabilization, but continued urbanisation and a high birth rate could sustain upward pressure. Future demographic policies, particularly those encouraging balanced regional development and family planning, will be decisive in shaping whether the density curve flattens or resumes growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 622.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 624.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 624.3 | −1.0 | #14 |
| 2023 | 625.3 | −6.9 | #200 |
| 2022 | 632.2 | −1.9 | #201 |
| 2021 | 634.1 | +0.2 | #201 |
| 2020 | 634.0 | +0.0 | #200 |
| 2019 | 633.9 | +0.2 | #200 |
| 2018 | 633.7 | +0.3 | #200 |
| 2017 | 633.4 | +0.6 | #200 |
| 2016 | 632.8 | +0.4 | #200 |
| 2015 | 632.4 | +0.8 | #199 |
| 2014 | 631.6 | +1.1 | #200 |
| 2013 | 630.4 | +1.5 | #200 |
| 2012 | 628.9 | +1.7 | #200 |
| 2011 | 627.1 | +11.2 | #198 |
| 2010 | 616.0 | +1.5 | #197 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's population density was 624.3 in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritius's population density peaked at 634.1 in 2021.
The lowest population density in Mauritius was 335.3 in 1961.
Mauritius ranks 14th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's population density is projected to reach 624.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Mauritius in 2025 was 624.3. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_population-density,
title = {Mauritius Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}