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Mauritius's

Economic indicators

138

World ranked

Mauritius ranks 138 in the world by current economic output

$14.4bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

83

EMEA ranked

Mauritius is ranked 83 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Mauritius, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

4.9%

Current rate

▼ 2.1% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Mauritius's inflation rate

14 weeks

Maternity leave

Maternity: 14 weeks 100% paid leave, 6 pre-birth, 8 post-birth. Paternity: 5 days 100% paid after 12 months work. Mauritius lacks specific parental leave laws.

15 days

Sick leave

Employees are eligible for up to 15 days of paid sick leave after one year of work, but can qualify after 6 months if no prior absences.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Mauritius's

Labor market

Mauritius vs world population age distribution

1.2m

Population

Mauritius has a population of about 1.2m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

40 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are 9 hours/day, 45 hours/week, Mon-Fri, excluding lunch. Overtime is paid 150% of hourly rate, or 200% on Sundays/holidays. Managerial positions may have overtime included in salary.

6.1%

Current percentage

▼ 0.3% reduction

Mauritius has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Mauritius's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • food processing (largely sugar milling)
  • textiles
  • tourism

Ratio of males to females (by age)

69 / 43

Male

[ "In Mauritius there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]

Mauritius's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.