Country risk report · Africa
Mauritius
Political RiskVery Low
Operational RiskLow
Security RiskVery Low
Summary
Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its strategic location, vibrant economy, and natural beauty. Located east of Madagascar, Mauritius serves as a regional hub for finance, trade, and tourism. Its population of approximately 1.3 million (2024) reflects a diverse blend of ethnicities and cultures, contributing to its reputation for social harmony and multiculturalism.
Mauritius’s economy is highly diversified, transitioning from a traditional sugar-based economy to one driven by finance, tourism, ICT, and manufacturing. The country is also a leading destination for global business and investment, particularly in Africa. However, challenges such as dependency on external trade, environmental vulnerabilities, and wealth inequality persist.
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1.3 million (2024 estimate)
- Official Languages
- English (official), French and Creole widely spoken
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Key Industries
- Finance, tourism, ICT, manufacturing (textiles, seafood), agriculture (sugar)
- GDP
- $14.2 billion (2023 estimate)
- GDP Growth
- 5.0% (2023 estimate)
Table of contents
- Mauritius | Overview
- Political Risk Summary
- Political Stability
- Regulatory Risk
- Contract Enforcement
- Integrity and Corruption
- Sovereign Risk
- Operational Risk Summary
- Institutional Risk
- Infrastructure Risk
- Labour Risk
- Security Risk Summary
- Crime Risk
- Terrorism Risk
- War Risk
- Civil Unrest
- Kidnap Risk
Risk levels in the report
From the report’s summary page. The full report explains each level and lists the key concerns behind it.
- Very Low
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Very High
| Category | Risk level |
|---|---|
| Political Risk | Very Low |
| Political Stability | Very Low |
| Regulatory Risk | Low |
| Contract Enforcement | Very Low |
| Integrity and Corruption | Low |
| Sovereign Risk | Low |
| Operational Risk | Low |
| Institutional Risk | Very Low |
| Infrastructure Risk | Low |
| Labour Risk | Medium |
| Security Risk | Very Low |
| Crime | Low |
| Terrorism | Very Low |
| War Risk | Very Low |
| Civil Unrest | Very Low |
| Kidnap Risk | Very Low |
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