Mauritius at a glance
Located in the Indian Ocean and at the crossroads between Asia, Europe, and Africa, the Democratic Republic of Mauritius is a multicultural society open to the world. With its numerous free trade agreements and double taxation treaties, as well as its extensive airline connectivity, the island has become a hub for the African continent. A high standard of living, a stable political climate, and buoyant economic sectors (tourism, finance, real estate, and communication) make it a strategic destination for international investors.

1,3 million
Population

Port-Louis
Capital

2 040 km²
Surface Area

2,3 M km²
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Currency

English/French
Official Languages Spoken in the National Assembly

> 90%
Employment rate as at January 2020

USD 8,622
GDP per head 2020

Legal framework
Based on the Napoleonic Civil Code and British Common Law

91.3%
Adult Literacy Rate in 2018

GMT+4
Central time zone
A strategic destination for international investors
Distribution of GDP (2019)

.1%
Industries

.5%
Construction and real estate

.4%
Logistics

.7%
Financial Services

.7%
ICT

.6%