Mauritius
MUSSub-Saharan Africa Upper middle incomeCapital: Port LouisEconomy
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75/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$18
2027▲ 6.5%
Population
1.2M
2024▼ 0.2%
GDP per Capita
$14,263
2027▲ 6.7%
Life Expectancy
73.4 years
2023▼ 0.1%
Mauritius in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Mauritius· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Mauritius
Mauritius's GDP is $16.76B (2026), with a population of 1.2M, and GDP per capita of $13,362. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 3.4%, inflation at 3.6%, unemployment at 5.9%, government debt at 87.4% of GDP, life expectancy of 73.4 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Located in Sub-Saharan Africa, this island nation is classified as upper middle income. Port Louis serves as the capital. The economy is projected to grow at a rate of 3.4% in 2026, with a GDP of $16.756 billion and a GDP per capita of $13,362.38. Inflation is anticipated to be 3.6% in 2026. Trade is significant, with trade to GDP ratio at 145.42% in 2024. Unemployment is expected to be 5.635% in 2025. The population is approximately 1.25 million as of 2024. Life expectancy stands at 73.41 years in 2023. The society is diverse, reflecting a blend of African, Asian, and European influences, contributing to a rich cultural tapestry. The country is known for its stable political environment and high quality of life.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Fiscal & Monetary23 indicators · 2023–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 145.4% | 2024 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 67.1% | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 78.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $10.03B | 2024 | ▲ 3.2% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $11.70B | 2024 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $2.37B | 2024 | ▲ 3.2% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $6.84B | 2024 | ▲ 9.1% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 4.6% | 2024 | ▼ 15.5% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 123.3% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $681.3M | 2024 | ▼ 10.3% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $286.9M | 2024 | ▼ 9.0% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 1.9% | 2024 | ▼ 14.3% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 1.2% | 2024 | ▲ 20.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -7.0% | 2024 | ▼ 42.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $-1.05B | 2024 | ▼ 50.7% | WB |
▶External Debt7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GNI) | 123.2% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| External Debt Stocks (USD) | $20.36B | 2024 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | 10.1% | 2024 | ▼ 19.2% | WB |
| Present Value of External Debt (USD) | $3.04B | 2024 | — | WB |
| Use of IMF Credit (USD) | $304.0M | 2024 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (% of GNI) | 0.6% | 2023 | ▲ 10.8% | WB |
| Net ODA Received (USD) | $94.9M | 2023 | ▲ 21.8% | WB |
▶Finance12 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit by Financial Sector (% of GDP) | 139.6% | 2023 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 69.9% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP) | 61.1% | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Stock Market Capitalization (USD) | $9.12B | 2024 | ▲ 7.3% | WB |
| Stock Market Turnover (% of GDP) | 1.7% | 2024 | ▼ 7.7% | WB |
| Listed Domestic Companies | 93 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 9.7% | 2023 | ▲ 8.3% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 5.3% | 2023 | ▲ 7.9% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 89.6% | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 87.4% | 2024 | ▼ 2.2% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 91.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 34.8% | 2023 | — | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 78 | 2023 | — | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 1.5% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 39.6% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 18.1% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 47.0% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 37 years | 2023 | — | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 40.8% | 2023 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.2M | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 79.2% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 625 | 2023 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 2,010 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 1,997 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 39.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 486,056 | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 61.0% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 73.4 years | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 70.1 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 76.9 years | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.4 | 2023 | ▲ 5.3% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 10.2 | 2023 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 9.4 | 2023 | ▼ 7.8% | WB |
| Net Migration | -2,784 | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 14.8% | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 71.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 13.5% | 2024 | ▲ 4.5% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 39.5% | 2024 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 18.9% | 2024 | ▲ 4.9% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 20.7% | 2024 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 185 | 2023 | ▼ 8.6% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 99 | 2023 | ▼ 7.2% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 622,142 | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 58.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 47.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 69.7% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 5.6% | 2025 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 7.6% | 2025 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 4.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 17.4% | 2025 | ▲ 5.3% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 4.7% | 2025 | ▼ 3.7% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 20.6% | 2025 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 74.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 57.3% | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 14.9% | 2025 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 82.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 35.1% | 2024 | ▲ 32.5% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 2.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 40.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 55.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 17.8% | 2025 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 13.9% | 2024 | ▼ 19.7% | WB |
▶Education21 indicators · 2018–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 4.1% | 2024 | ▼ 10.5% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 14.2% | 2024 | ▼ 9.0% | WB |
| Adult Literacy Rate (%) | 94.3% | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Female Literacy Rate (%) | 92.8% | 2023 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Male Literacy Rate (%) | 96.3% | 2023 | ▲ 1.3% | WB |
| Youth Literacy Rate (%) | 99.8% | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 107.3% | 2024 | ▼ 3.2% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 90.7% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 45.8% | 2024 | ▲ 5.6% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 83.3% | 2024 | ▼ 7.7% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 111.8% | 2024 | ▼ 7.8% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 618 | 2024 | ▼ 55.8% | WB |
| Out-of-School Girls, Primary | 527 | 2023 | ▼ 77.0% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 6,144 | 2024 | ▲ 8.9% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 9,330 | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 16 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 11 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 22.8% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Primary) | 72.2 | 2023 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 62.7% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 6.4% | 2018 | — | WB |
▶Health38 indicators · 1995–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 3.5 | 2024 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 4 | 2024 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 1,167 | 2023 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 2,465 | 2023 | ▲ 5.6% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 21.7% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 8.6% | 2021 | ▼ 8.5% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 99.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 9.2 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 19.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 389 | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 37.6% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 99.9% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 97.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WHO |
▶Agriculture12 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 43.0% | 2023 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 11,643 | 2023 | ▲ 25.9% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 84.4 | 2022 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 67.8 | 2022 | ▼ 8.6% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 119.4 | 2022 | ▲ 15.5% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 129 | 2023 | ▲ 44.9% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 35,485 | 2023 | ▲ 5.4% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 101.2 | 2023 | ▼ 20.0% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 8.7% | 2023 | ▲ 10.1% | WB |
| Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) | 15.7% | 2023 | ▼ 5.5% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 23.0% | 2022 | ▲ 4.6% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 1,502 | 2023 | ▲ 82.5% | WB |
▶Technology13 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 79.5% | 2023 | ▲ 5.3% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 165 | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 26.9 | 2023 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 2,157.7 | 2024 | ▼ 13.4% | WB |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP) | 0.23% | 2023 | ▼ 24.1% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 6 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 14 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 239 | 2022 | ▲ 23.3% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $7.2M | 2024 | ▲ 12.4% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 4.1% | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $171.0M | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 24 | 2021 | ▼ 71.4% | WB |
| Researchers in R&D (per million) | 853 | 2023 | ▲ 47.4% | WB |
▶Infrastructure6 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 1.5M | 2023 | ▲ 35.4% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 170.2 | 2023 | ▲ 9.4% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 407,825 | 2022 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 2.50 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 48.9% | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender8 indicators · 2018–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 19.4% | 2024 | ▼ 3.0% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 47.6% | 2024 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 89.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 103.2% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 19.8 | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 102.90 | 2018 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.05 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.02 | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 0.45 | 2023 | ▲ 7.8% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.71 | 2023 | ▼ 7.3% | WB |
| Political Stability | 0.78 | 2023 | ▼ 6.6% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 1.06 | 2023 | ▼ 8.7% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 0.81 | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 0.62 | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 65.6% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 75.0% | 2023 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 77.8% | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 74.9% | 2023 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▲ 6.5% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $23.0M | 2024 | ▲ 15.4% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 3,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.5% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 0.5% | 2024 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 2.3 | 2022 | ▼ 14.5% | WB |
▶Poverty & Inequality1 indicator · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Headcount, National (%) | 8.4% | 2023 | — | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2010–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.62 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.62 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.58 | 2010 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 9.4 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 316,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 65,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $518.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $224.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 12.9% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $52.0M | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development3 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | -0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 81.9% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 48.7% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | -0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 77.5% | WB |
