Total Fertility Rate in Mauritius

Mauritius: Total Fertility Rate was 1.32 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.32
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
176th
of 197 countries
All-time high
6.18
in 1961
All-time low
1.32
in 2022
Years of data
63
1960–2022

Total Fertility Rate in Mauritius, 1960–2022

123456196019912022

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total fertility rate in Mauritius is 1.32, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.

The figure is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fertility rate in Mauritius peaked at 6.18 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1.32, in 2022.

That places Mauritius 176th out of 197 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.45 4.21 6.18 10
1970s 3.33 2.89 3.95 10
1980s 2.29 1.99 2.78 10
1990s 2.18 1.97 2.37 10
2000s 1.83 1.59 1.99 10
2010s 1.45 1.36 1.57 10
2020s 1.39 1.32 1.44 3

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 173 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.35 compare
  2. 174 Jamaica 1.34 compare
  3. 175 Canada 1.33 compare
  4. 176 Finland 1.32 compare
  5. 178 Thailand 1.32 compare
  6. 179 Cyprus 1.31 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Mauritius

All data for Mauritius β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total fertility rate in Mauritius?
Total fertility rate in Mauritius was 1.32 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 6.18 in 1961.
What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 1.32 in 2022.
How does Mauritius rank for total fertility rate?
Mauritius ranks 176th out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
Is total fertility rate rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total Fertility Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total Fertility Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 12,240 data points, 1960–2022
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.