Population and Vital Statistics for 2022

The population of the Republic of Mauritius was estimated at 1,261,196 as at 31 December 2022, with a net decrease of 2,692 from previous year’s figure.

The proportion of the population aged 0-14 years declined from 16.6% as at mid-2021 to 16.3%, one year later. The proportion aged 15-64 years declined from 70.8% in 2021 to 70.6% in 2022 while for those aged 65 years and above, the proportion increased from 12.6% to 13.1% for the same period.

As at end 2022, the female population was higher than the male population by 14,834. The estimated resident population of the Republic of Mauritius was 1,261,196 as at 31 December 2022. The female population was 638,015, compared to a male population of 623,181. There were 97.7 males for every 100 females.

The number of deaths registered in 2022 was 12,938, that is, 2.5% lower than in 2021.

The number of marriages registered in 2022 was 9,558, that is, 16.8% higher than in 2021. For the Island of Mauritius, the number of marriages increased from 8,011 in 2021 to 9,386 in 2022, resulting in a rise in the marriage rate from 13.1 to 15.4. The Island of Rodrigues registered a
decrease in the number of marriages from 175 in 2021 to 172 in 2022.