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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Mauritius

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population1.24M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$16.16B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$12.99K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth73.82024 · yearsInternet use73.3%2024 · % of populationForest area19.5%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
94.3%

% of people aged 15+·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Mauritius2023 · 94.3%
023.5747.1470.7294.291960199320251990: 79.9%2000: 84.3%2011: 89.3%2012: 91.8%2013: 91.5%2014: 92.5%2015: 92.7%2016: 93.2%2021: 93%2023: 94.3%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Mauritius in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Port Louis
Country code
MUS

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