MigrantoMauritian Diaspora
114.3K Mauritians live abroad — 9% of the population of Mauritius
Mauritian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 82% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 44709 |
| Australia | 28962 |
| Canada | 20173 |
| Italy | 7315 |
| Reunion | 5390 |
| Belgium | 3398 |
| South Africa | 1725 |
| Seychelles | 573 |
| Luxembourg | 501 |
| Botswana | 244 |
| Norway | 218 |
| China | 198 |
| Tanzania | 185 |
| India | 172 |
| Denmark | 165 |
| Namibia | 117 |
| Hungary | 87 |
| Finland | 58 |
| Greece | 39 |
| Slovakia | 25 |
| Guinea | 13 |
| Estonia | 10 |
| Iceland | 9 |
| Cyprus | 8 |
| Bulgaria | 7 |
| Slovenia | 6 |
| Latvia | 4 |
| Lithuania | 2 |
| Liechtenstein | 1 |
By region
49% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Mauritian diaspora in numbers
Most Mauritians abroad live in France
39% of the diaspora lives in France, while the next country accounts for just 25%.
1 in 11 people born in Mauritius lives abroad
114.3K people born in Mauritius now live in other countries — 9.2% of a population of 1.2M.
Mauritian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64202 |
| 1995 | 72122 |
| 2000 | 77904 |
| 2005 | 88522 |
| 2010 | 102296 |
| 2015 | 109779 |
| 2020 | 112089 |
| 2024 | 114314 |
Largest communities over time
Mauritians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | France | Australia | Canada | Italy | Reunion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26616 | 17128 | 5160 | 4047 | 1008 |
| 1995 | 30555 | 18945 | 5784 | 4781 | 2181 |
| 2000 | 34862 | 18559 | 6414 | 5453 | 3455 |
| 2005 | 39349 | 20326 | 9271 | 6051 | 4294 |
| 2010 | 41871 | 26861 | 12913 | 7409 | 4893 |
| 2015 | 43746 | 28687 | 16346 | 8103 | 5059 |
| 2020 | 44179 | 29308 | 17915 | 7810 | 5240 |
| 2024 | 44709 | 28962 | 20173 | 7315 | 5390 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Mauritians in each country has changed since the selected year
Mauritians among immigrants in other countries
Where Mauritians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Mauritians live outside Mauritius?
Around 114.3K Mauritians live abroad, the world's #150 largest diaspora.
Where do most Mauritians abroad live?
Most Mauritians live in France, Australia and Canada — these three countries account for about 82% of all Mauritians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Mauritian population outside Mauritius?
France is home to the largest Mauritian community abroad — 44.7K people, about 39% of all Mauritians living abroad.
What share of the population of Mauritius lives abroad?
About 9% of the population of Mauritius lives abroad — that's 114.3K out of a total population of 1.2M.
Is the Mauritian diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Mauritians living abroad has changed from 109.8K to 114.3K, about 4%.
Where does the data on the Mauritian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Mauritius who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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