Birth Rate on the Rise: 12,321 Births in Mauritius, 929 in Rodrigues

In 2025, 13,250 babies were born, marking a 3.1% increase compared to 2024. The crude birth rate rose from 10.3 to 10.7 births per 1,000 inhabitants, according to a report released by Statistics Mauritius on Wednesday, March 11. In Mauritius, 12,321 newborns were registered, while Rodrigues reported 929 births.

Birth Statistics

• Mauritius

  • 2024: 12,088 births
  • 2025: 12,321 births

• Rodrigues

  • 2024: 764 births
  • 2025: 929 births

• Combined for Mauritius and Rodrigues

  • 2024: 12,852 births
  • 2025: 13,250 births