Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Mauritius  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Mauritius |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Port Louis |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 20° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 57° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Mauritius is 2,040 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Mauritius by 921,729 sq km. Nigeria is around 452.83 times bigger than Mauritius.
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 2,040 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 921,729 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 790 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 355,879 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 0.07 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Port Louis |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Mauritian |
Official Languages  | English | English, French |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Hinduism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 48.3 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Mauritius are called Mauritian.
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Mauritian rupee |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | MUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +234 | +230 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .mu |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | MU |
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | Motherland |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | Motherland |
National Animal  | Eagle | Dodo |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Mauritius kestrel |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Trochetia Boutoniana |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, blue, yellow and green |
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:39 AM | 10:39 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+4 (Mauritius Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+4 (Mauritius Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Nigeria is [07:39 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Mauritius is [10:39 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Nigeria is [ 3 hours ] behind of Mauritius.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of Mauritius as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,261,041.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 222,543,591 more people than Mauritius.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Mauritius is 0.02%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 12 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 76.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 11.9 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Port Louis |
Current Time | 07:39 AM | 10:39 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 26.08 Degree Celsius | 29.12 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.91 km/hr, 218 Degree | 4.77 km/hr, 119 Degree |
Humidity  | 69 % | 81 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 1.32 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 190.48 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 98.03 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 13.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Diabetes mellitus (148 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Colon and rectum cancers ( 14 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 9.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 9.47 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 148 people per 100,000 people in Mauritius, are dying of Diabetes mellitus, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Mauritius, spent [ 6.39% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 33.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 1.55 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Mauritius.
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