Mauritius

Republic of Mauritius

"An Indian Ocean island nation known for its luxury tourism, multicultural society, and extinct dodo bird."

Eastern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Port Louis

-20.15°, 57.48°

Official Languages

English, French, Mauritian Creole

Population

1.26M

Total Area

2.04K km²

Population Density

618.16 people per km²

Currency

Mauritian rupee

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#153
1,261,041

Total Population-0.1%

2023
#99
73.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#156
40.9%

Urban Population

2023
#163
1.39

Fertility Rate

2023
#95
79.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#137
$14.6B

GDP+7%

2023
#74
$11.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#105
3.6%

Inflation

2024
#100
5.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#96
36.8

Gini Index

2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Mauritius

What is the capital of Mauritius?

Mauritius's capital city is Port Louis.

What is the population of Mauritius?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Mauritius is approximately 1.26M people. This makes it the 153rd most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Mauritius?

Mauritius spans a total area of approximately 2,040 square kilometers (787.65 square miles).

Which continent is Mauritius in?

Mauritius is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Mauritius?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Mauritius is approximately $14.64B USD. This ranks Mauritius as the 137th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.