MigrantoImmigrants in Mauritius
27.6K foreigners live in Mauritius — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Mauritius by country
The 3 largest groups make up 74% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| India | 8855 |
| Bangladesh | 8488 |
| China | 3007 |
| Madagascar | 2321 |
| France | 1532 |
| Sri Lanka | 1147 |
| South Africa | 632 |
| United Kingdom | 462 |
| Pakistan | 189 |
| Italy | 147 |
| Germany | 137 |
| Seychelles | 125 |
| Belgium | 119 |
| Switzerland | 105 |
| Malaysia | 61 |
| Ireland | 49 |
| Russia | 48 |
| USA | 48 |
| Canada | 35 |
| Spain | 26 |
| Hong Kong | 22 |
| Japan | 8 |
By region of origin
79% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Mauritius in numbers
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
55.4% of immigrants came from Europe in 1990, compared with 9.5% today.
Indians are the largest group by a wide margin
32% of all immigrants were born in India, while the next group accounts for just 31%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 24% to 32%, and today that group is people born in India.
Immigrant population in Mauritius over time
Foreigners living in Mauritius, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3246 |
| 1995 | 6936 |
| 2000 | 14512 |
| 2005 | 18483 |
| 2010 | 23497 |
| 2015 | 27033 |
| 2020 | 27327 |
| 2024 | 27563 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Mauritius, by year
| Year | Indians | Bangladeshis | Chinese | Malagasy | French |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 515 | 71 | 346 | 56 | 788 |
| 1995 | 1483 | 150 | 3273 | 242 | 696 |
| 2000 | 3278 | 313 | 8024 | 563 | 993 |
| 2005 | 5252 | 3672 | 5151 | 1236 | 1119 |
| 2010 | 7517 | 7235 | 2564 | 1979 | 1308 |
| 2015 | 8651 | 8327 | 2951 | 2277 | 1505 |
| 2020 | 8778 | 8415 | 2981 | 2301 | 1519 |
| 2024 | 8855 | 8488 | 3007 | 2321 | 1532 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Mauritius
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Mauritius
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Mauritius?
Around 27.6K immigrants live in Mauritius — the world's #177 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Mauritius are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Mauritius — that's 27.6K out of a total population of 1.2M.
Where do most immigrants in Mauritius come from?
Most immigrants in Mauritius come from India, Bangladesh and China — these three countries account for about 74% of all immigrants.
How many Indians live in Mauritius?
Around 8.9K Indians live in Mauritius — about 32% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Mauritius growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Mauritius has changed from 27K to 27.6K, about 2%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Mauritius come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Mauritius. Their children born in Mauritius are not included.
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