Spread of COVID-19 in Mauritius
Since the beginning of the pandemic until February 6th, 2023, a total of 294,602 infected people and 1,043 deaths have been reported in Mauritius.The total of 294,602 infected people currently represents 23.17 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 2.61 million vaccine doses have been administered as of January 1st, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 1.12 million people who have received at least one vaccination (88.4 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 639,517 people (50.3 percent).1.09 million of these are considered fully vaccinated in Mauritius (= 85.6 percent).
This makes Mauritius one of the best-supplied countries in the world. The vaccination rate is higher in 23 countries.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we update the worldwide case numbers daily. A list of all infections and deaths by country can be found on our COVID-19 virus topic page.
Weight and size
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Body height | 173 cm | 159 cm |
| BMI | 24.6 | 26.0 |
| Weight | 73.6 kg | 65.7 kg |
Diseases
| Mauritius | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes * | 22.00% | 8.81% |
| Tuberculosis | 0.12‰ | 1.34‰ |
| HIV / Aids | 0.09% | 0.03% |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
| Mauritius | Ø worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Measles | 77.0% | 81.7% |
| Hepatitis B | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Tetanus | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| DTP * | 9.20% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
In Mauritius, 20.2 percent of all over 15-year-olds are still smokers.
The number of underweight newborns is 17 percent.
Medical supplies
The medical care provided by doctors and hospitals in Mauritius is above average, but is not as good as the average within the EU. The country provides 3.4 hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants. The global mean here is 2.9 beds. Within the EU, 4.6 beds are available for every 1,000 residents. With about 2,560 physicians in Mauritius, there are about 2.02 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Through medical care, the mortality rate of major known diseases can be reduced as far as possible. For example, only about 23 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) currently die.
Spread of the Corona virus Covid19 (SARS-CoV-2)
Average life expectancy by country
Quality of life in country comparison