Infant mortality (Our World) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Infant mortality (Our World) was 1.38 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.38
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
93rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
8.98
in 1956
All-time low
1.29
in 2015
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Infant mortality in Mauritius, 1956–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality in Mauritius stood at 1.38.
That represents a change of up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in Mauritius peaked at 8.98 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 1.29, in 2015.
That places Mauritius 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality (Our World) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 8.98 | — |
| 1957 | 7.73 | -13.9% |
| 1958 | 7.07 | -8.5% |
| 1959 | 6.91 | -2.3% |
| 1960 | 6.89 | -0.3% |
| 1961 | 6.67 | -3.1% |
| 1962 | 6.31 | -5.5% |
| 1963 | 5.98 | -5.1% |
| 1964 | 5.84 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 5.97 | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 6.42 | +7.6% |
| 1967 | 6.92 | +7.8% |
| 1968 | 6.92 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6.3 | -9.0% |
| 1970 | 5.72 | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 5.7 | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 6.01 | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 6.04 | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 5.5 | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 4.81 | -12.7% |
| 1976 | 4.26 | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 3.9 | -8.5% |
| 1978 | 3.66 | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 3.47 | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 3.28 | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 3.02 | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 2.76 | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 2.56 | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 2.46 | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 2.41 | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 2.41 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.4 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 2.32 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 2.15 | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 1.99 | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 1.88 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 1.83 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 1.84 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 1.89 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 1.95 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 1.98 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 1.98 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 1.91 | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 1.78 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 1.65 | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 1.54 | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 1.46 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 1.41 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 1.38 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 1.37 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 1.35 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 1.33 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.32 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 1.31 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 1.3 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1.31 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.32 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 1.32 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1.3 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 1.29 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 1.33 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 1.37 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 1.4 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.41 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 1.41 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 1.39 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1.38 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 1.38 | +0.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1.38 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.16, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1.38 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.72, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.68 | 6.91 | 8.98 | 4 |
| 1960s | 6.42 | 5.84 | 6.92 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.91 | 3.47 | 6.04 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.58 | 2.15 | 3.28 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 1.78 | 1.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 | 1.31 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 | 1.29 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 1.38 | 1.41 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 90 Vanuatu 1.44 compare
- 91 Bolivia 1.42 compare
- 92 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.39 compare
- 94 Bhutan 1.37 compare
- 95 North Korea 1.33 compare
- 96 Seychelles 1.29 compare
More health data for Mauritius
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -10 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0345 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 9 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality in Mauritius?
- Infant mortality in Mauritius was 1.38 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 8.98 in 1956.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 in 2015.
- How does Mauritius rank for infant mortality?
- Mauritius ranks 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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