Mauritius vs Djibouti: What the Numbers Mean

Mauritius has a population of 1,243,741 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Djibouti has a population of 1,184,076 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 59,665 people, with Mauritius in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Mauritius has a density of 610 people per km² across 2,040 km², while Djibouti has a density of 51 people per km² across 23,200 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.