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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
Undernourishment
8.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Mauritius2023 · 8.7%
02.184.356.528.71960199320252001: 5.9%2002: 5.8%2003: 5.6%2004: 5.6%2005: 5.4%2006: 5.4%2007: 5.6%2008: 5.4%2009: 5.5%2010: 5.5%2011: 6.1%2012: 6.5%2013: 6.7%2014: 6.8%2015: 7.1%2016: 7.2%2017: 7.3%2018: 7.1%2019: 7.6%2020: 7.5%2021: 7.7%2022: 7.9%2023: 8.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Mauritius in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Port Louis
Country code
MUS

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