Who moves to Mauritius
27.6K people have chosen Mauritius for relocation — #177 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Mauritius? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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 |
| United States | 48 |
| Canada | 35 |
| Spain | 26 |
| Hong Kong | 22 |
| Japan | 8 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 79%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Mauritius.
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Europe has shifted from 55.4% to 9.5% since 1990.
India is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
India accounts for 32% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 31%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 24% to 32%, with India increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3246 |
| 1995 | 6936 |
| 2000 | 14512 |
| 2005 | 18483 |
| 2010 | 23497 |
| 2015 | 27033 |
| 2020 | 27327 |
| 2024 | 27563 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | India | Bangladesh | China | Madagascar | France |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Mauritius as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Mauritius