Mauritius: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of Mauritius?

Statistics Mauritius forecasts GDP growth of 3.0% in 2026, after 3.5% in 2025, according to its National Accounts Estimates published in October 2026. The estimates use a new benchmark year, 2023, so they are not strictly comparable with earlier publications; the revision raised the level of GDP for 2023 to 2025.

Gross value added grew 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with a year earlier, led by health and social work and financial services, according to the quarterly national accounts. The Bank of Mauritius kept its 2026 growth forecast at 2.8% in August 2026.

Official sources: Statistics Mauritius: National Accounts Estimates, September 2026 issue · Statistics Mauritius: Quarterly National Accounts, Q2 2026

What is the inflation rate in Mauritius?

Consumer prices in Mauritius were 5.7% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, up from 4.9% in August, according to the Consumer Price Index published by Statistics Mauritius. Headline inflation for the 12 months to September 2026, the annual average measure, was 4.1%.

The index rose 0.6% from August to September, with gasoline, vegetables and private university fees among the main contributors. Year-on-year core inflation (CORE1) was 5.8%. Statistics Mauritius publishes the index monthly on its CPI page.

Official sources: Statistics Mauritius: Consumer Price Index, September 2026 (PDF) · Statistics Mauritius: Monthly CPI

What is the GDP per capita of Mauritius?

GDP per person in Mauritius is forecast to reach Rs 703,970 in 2026, 8.1% more in nominal terms than Rs 651,510 in 2025, according to Statistics Mauritius' National Accounts Estimates. GDP at market prices is forecast at Rs 873.1 billion in 2026, against Rs 810.3 billion in 2025.

In US dollars, the World Bank puts GDP per capita at about US$12,991 in 2025. The national figures are on the new 2023 benchmark and are higher than in earlier publications. Nominal figures include price changes; the GDP deflator is estimated at 4.6% for 2026.

Official sources: Statistics Mauritius: National Accounts Estimates (PDF) · World Bank: GDP per capita, Mauritius

What is the Key Rate in Mauritius?

The Bank of Mauritius kept its Key Rate at 4.75% a year at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 12 August 2026, a unanimous decision, according to its press release.

The Bank kept its forecast for 2026 economic growth at 2.8% and said risks to growth are tilted to the downside, citing geopolitical conditions, supply-chain disruptions and softer demand. The Key Rate is the Bank's policy rate and influences the interest rates that banks charge and pay.

Official sources: Bank of Mauritius: Key Rate maintained at 4.75 per cent per annum

What is Mauritius' economic growth rate?

The World Bank puts real GDP growth in Mauritius at 3.2% in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from -14.2% (2020) to 8.3% (2022). It is 32nd highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 4.6%. Worldwide: 92nd of 180.

What is GDP per capita in Mauritius?

In 2025, GDP per person in Mauritius was $12,991, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 2nd highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $1,351. Worldwide: 71st of 180.

How does Mauritius' income per person compare after prices?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2025, is $33,667 in international dollars. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 2nd highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $4,425 in international dollars. Worldwide: 63rd of 179.

How big are Mauritius' exports?

The World Bank puts exports of goods and services in Mauritius at 65.0% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2023, at 69.0% of GDP; its low point was 2009, at 46.7% of GDP. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 26.1% of GDP, and Mauritius placed 2nd highest of 38. World rank, highest first: 25th of 133.

Does Mauritius have a current account surplus or deficit?

According to the IMF, the current account balance in Mauritius was -7.0% of GDP in 2024, a deficit. Its high point since 2005 was 2015, at -3.4% of GDP; its low point was 2011, at -13.4% of GDP. It is 26th highest of 36 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -4.2% of GDP. Worldwide: 133rd of 162.

How much foreign direct investment goes into Mauritius?

5.0% of GDP: that is net inflows of foreign direct investment in Mauritius for 2025, according to the IMF. Its high point since 2005 was 2023, at 5.7% of GDP; its low point was 2005, at 0.6% of GDP. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 2.0% of GDP, and Mauritius placed 13th highest of 46. Worldwide: 36th of 179.

What interest rate do banks charge in Mauritius?

The IMF puts the average bank lending rate in Mauritius at 9.0% in 2025. The peak was 21.9% in 2007 and the low 6.9% in 2021. It is 15th highest of 16 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 17.6%. World rank, highest first: 35th of 73.