Declining Population: When Fewer People Means More Challenges

According to the latest data released by Statistics Mauritius, the population stood at 1,243,741 inhabitants on July 1, 2025, which is 2,038 fewer than the previous year, reflecting a negative growth rate of -0.16%. This slight but ongoing decline confirms that Mauritius has joined the ranks of countries experiencing a decrease in population, while global growth remains positive. But what do these figures really reveal? Is this decrease a...