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Mauritius: key facts and figures
Mauritius has 1.3 million people, English as an official language, the Mauritian Rupee and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 182nd of 194 countries for children per woman.
1.3 millionpeople
MURcurrency
Englishofficial language
+230calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Mauritius differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
1.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change-0.19%
- Fertility rate1.2 per woman#182
- Aged 65 and over13.53%#61
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$11,991Output per person
- Total economy$16.2 billion#141
- Real growth+4.9%#47
- Inflation3.6%#76
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.806Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.669#68
- Life expectancy74.9 years#83
- Mean schooling10.1 years#91
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Mauritian RupeeCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeMUR
- SymbolMUR
- CapitalPort Louis
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+230
- Time zoneIndian/Mauritius
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
15Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year
- Jan 2New Year Holiday
- Feb 1Abolition of Slavery
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
73%Internet use
- E-government index0.751#76
- Global rank#76
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointVolcanic plateau, mountain remnants and coastal plains
- ClimateThe climate is tropical maritime, with warm humid summers, milder winters and generally higher rainfall on elevated windward terrain.
Education
how the school system is structured
26,704Pre-primary enrolment
- Primary enrolment82,974
- Secondary enrolment92,503
- Tertiary enrolment51,860
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