MUS · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 11,991 USD (PPP: 31,840 intl$) · Total GDP: 14.9 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Mauritius is 1,081 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 14.94 billion USD 11,991 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 12,970 USD
GDP (PPP) 31,840 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 14.94 11,991
2023 14.07 11,270
2022 12.94 10,247
2021 11.62 9,178
2020 11.57 9,136
2019 14.65 11,568
2018 14.96 11,819
2017 13.90 10,987
2016 12.76 10,095
2015 12.16 9,631
2014 13.23 10,490
2013 12.43 9,877
2012 11.83 9,422
2011 11.68 9,324
2010 10.14 8,113
2009 9.26 7,427
2008 10.13 8,141
2007 8.28 6,677
2006 7.14 5,784
2005 6.58 5,354
2004 6.67 5,461
2003 5.89 4,858
2002 4.91 4,073
2001 4.68 3,909
2000 4.73 3,982
1999 4.40 3,746
1998 4.23 3,642
1997 4.24 3,696
1996 4.48 3,952
1995 4.09 3,648
1994 3.61 3,240
1993 3.31 3,014
1992 3.27 3,013
1991 2.90 2,705
1990 2.69 2,540
1989 2.21 2,103
1988 2.16 2,074
1987 1.91 1,840
1986 1.48 1,442
1985 1.09 1,069
1984 1.05 1,042
1983 1.10 1,103
1982 1.09 1,101
1981 1.16 1,181
1980 1.15 1,187
1979 1.23 1,292
1978 1.03 1,102
1977 0.83 906
1976 0.71 787
1975 0.67 755
1974 0.67 763
1973 0.40 467
1972 0.32 374
1971 0.25 300
1970 0.22 271
1969 0.22 273
1968 0.21 259
1967 0.24 304
1966 0.23 296
1965 0.23 305
1964 0.22 297
1963 0.25 353
1962 0.20 282
1961 0.19 282
1960 0.16 238

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Mauritius play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Mauritius Per Capita
Imports 11.70 billion USD (78.3% of GDP)
Exports 10.03 billion USD (67.1% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Mauritius
Government debt 8.53 billion USD (57.1% of GDP)
Household debt 21.68 billion USD (145.2% of GDP)

Corruption in Mauritius

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 5.6%
2024 5.5%
2023 5.6%
2022 6.3%
2021 7.7%
2020 8.6%
2019 6.3%
2018 6.4%
2017 6.8%
2016 6.8%
2015 7.4%
2014 7.5%
2013 7.3%
2012 7.5%
2011 7.4%
2010 7.7%
2009 7.3%
2008 7.2%
2007 8.5%
2006 9.0%
2005 9.5%
2004 8.3%
2003 8.3%
2002 8.2%
2001 9.1%
2000 9.1%
1999 9.3%
1998 9.3%
1997 9.4%
1996 9.5%
1995 9.6%
1994 9.5%
1993 9.5%
1992 9.4%
1991 9.5%

Inflation rates in percentages 1964 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 3.6%
2023 7.1%
2022 10.8%
2021 4.0%
2020 2.6%
2019 0.4%
2018 3.2%
2017 3.7%
2016 1.0%
2015 1.3%
2014 3.2%
2013 3.5%
2012 3.9%
2011 6.5%
2010 2.9%
2009 2.5%
2008 9.7%
2007 8.8%
2006 8.9%
2005 4.9%
2004 4.7%
2003 3.9%
2002 6.4%
2001 5.4%
2000 4.2%
1999 6.9%
1998 6.8%
1997 6.8%
1996 6.6%
1995 6.0%
1994 7.3%
1993 10.5%
1992 4.6%
1991 7.0%
1990 13.5%
1989 12.7%
1988 9.2%
1987 0.5%
1986 1.6%
1985 6.7%
1984 7.4%
1983 5.6%
1982 11.4%
1981 14.5%
1980 42.0%
1979 14.5%
1978 8.5%
1977 9.2%
1976 13.0%
1975 14.7%
1974 29.1%
1973 13.5%
1972 5.4%
1971 0.3%
1970 1.5%
1969 2.3%
1968 7.0%
1967 1.9%
1966 2.5%
1965 1.8%
1964 1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Mauritius in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Mauritius is 11,991 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 31,840 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Mauritius?

The main economic sectors in Mauritius include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Mauritius in 2024?

The inflation rate in Mauritius is 3.6% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Mauritius including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Mauritius's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Mauritius's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026