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Mauritius

Africa

Capital

Port Louis

Population

1,273,588

Area

2,040 km²

Currency

Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Phone Code

+230

ISO Codes

MU / MUS

ISO numeric

480

Internet domain

.mu

Timezone

UTC+4

Religion

Hinduism, Christianity, Islam

About Mauritius

Mauritius is an Indian Ocean paradise, formerly home to the extinct dodo. Known for beaches, lagoons, and reefs, it is one of Africa's most prosperous economies.

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Languages

English, French, Mauritian Creole

Mauritius in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	624 people per km² rank 10 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0157 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	0.0861% of its people, 0.00679% of its land area
Area in square miles	788 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Comoros (2,235 km²)
Closest in population	Eswatini (1,230,506 people)

Who else uses MUR?

Mauritius is the only country in our list that uses MUR.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Mauritius?

The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.

What is the population of Mauritius?

Mauritius has a population of approximately 1,273,588 people.

What currency does Mauritius use?

The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).

What languages are spoken in Mauritius?

The official or major languages of Mauritius are English, French, Mauritian Creole.

Did You Know?

Mauritius ranks #156 of 196 countries by population, with about 1,273,588 people.
Mauritius ranks #171 of 196 countries by area, covering 2,040 km².
Within Africa, Mauritius ranks #48 of 54 countries by population.
Mauritius recognises 3 official or major language(s): English, French, Mauritian Creole.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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