MigrantoMauritian Diaspora
114.3K Mauritians live abroad — the #150 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 82% of all emigrants
| 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 destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 49%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Mauritius.
France is the primary destination for emigrants
France attracts 39% of all emigrants from Mauritius, while the second-largest destination receives just 25%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 11 residents of Mauritius has emigrated — 114.3K out of 1.2M, representing 9.2% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 64202 |
| 1995 | 72122 |
| 2000 | 77904 |
| 2005 | 88522 |
| 2010 | 102296 |
| 2015 | 109779 |
| 2020 | 112089 |
| 2024 | 114314 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Mauritius as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Mauritius
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Mauritians move to?
Most Mauritians have moved to France, Australia and Canada — these three countries account for about 82% of all Mauritians living abroad.
How many Mauritians live abroad?
Around 114.3K Mauritians live abroad, making it the #150-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Mauritius changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Mauritius has changed from 109.8K to 114.3K people, a change of about 4%.
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