Mauritius GDP Per Capita (2026)
Mauritius has a diversified island economy supported by tourism, financial services, textiles, information technology, business services, manufacturing, and international trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with its relatively small population and helps illustrate its transition toward higher-value activities. Explore Mauritius’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$13,812
Est. in USD
World Rank
#77
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.4%
+$835
Africa Rank
#2
Out of 54 countries
1. Mauritius GDP Per Capita in 2026
Mauritius’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, finance, manufacturing, technology, and services. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator particularly useful for comparing Mauritius with larger economies. It also helps show how diversification and productivity contribute to population-adjusted economic performance.
2. Mauritius GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Mauritius GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,812 | +6.4% |
| 2025 | $12,977 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $12,032 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $11,296 | +9.5% |
| 2022 | $10,317 | +12.8% |
| 2021 | $9,146 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $9,083 | -20.9% |
| 2019 | $11,489 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | $11,724 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | $10,911 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | $10,024 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | $9,559 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | $10,417 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | $9,805 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $9,449 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $9,321 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | $8,108 | +9.3% |
| 2009 | $7,417 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | $8,138 | +22.1% |
| 2007 | $6,663 | +15.4% |
| 2006 | $5,773 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | $5,590 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | $5,702 | +12.4% |
| 2003 | $5,073 | +19.3% |
| 2002 | $4,253 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | $4,081 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | $4,158 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | $3,911 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | $3,752 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $3,753 | -7.3% |
| 1996 | $4,047 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | $3,955 | +13.2% |
| 1994 | $3,493 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | $3,191 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | $3,133 | +11.1% |
| 1991 | $2,819 | +8.8% |
| 1990 | $2,590 | +19.1% |
| 1989 | $2,175 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | $2,133 | +15.2% |
| 1987 | $1,852 | +25.6% |
| 1986 | $1,474 | +34.0% |
| 1985 | $1,100 | +0.5% |
| 1984 | $1,095 | -8.4% |
| 1983 | $1,196 | +4.9% |
| 1982 | $1,140 | -5.2% |
| 1981 | $1,203 | -6.4% |
| 1980 | $1,285 | — |
4. Mauritius GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+51.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+37.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+139.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Mauritius’s GDP per capita has generally increased as tourism, financial services, exports, technology, investment, and high-value business activity have expanded. Visitor flows, inflation, exchange rates, external demand, and global financial conditions can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how diversification has transformed economic output per resident over time.
5. Mauritius GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Mauritius
$13,812
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Mauritius’s GDP per capita is approximately
318.3%
above the
Africa average
and
45.1%
below the world average.
6. Mauritius GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seychelles | $17,675 |
| #2 | Mauritius | $13,812 |
| #3 | Gabon | $9,918 |
| #4 | Botswana | $8,490 |
| #5 | Equatorial Guinea | $8,152 |
| #6 | South Africa | $7,503 |
| #7 | Libya | $6,962 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Mauritius
Mauritius GDP (Nominal)
$17.1 Billion
(2026)
Mauritius GDP Per Capita
$13,812
(2026)
Mauritius’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and diversity of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete economic picture.
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8. Mauritius GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $14,757 | +6.8% |
| 2028 | $15,754 | +6.8% |
| 2029 | $16,796 | +6.6% |
| 2030 | $17,889 | +6.5% |
Mauritius GDP per capita is projected to reach $17,889 by 2030, representing a 29.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Mauritius GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Mauritius GDP per capita is estimated at $13,812 in 2026.
It ranks #77 globally and #2 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 51.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 37.8%.
It is approximately 318.3% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 45.1% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $17,889 by 2030, 29.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Mauritius GDP Per Capita FAQs
Mauritius GDP per capita is estimated at $13,812 in 2026.
Mauritius ranks #77 globally and #2 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.4% compared with 2025.
Mauritius GDP per capita was approximately $9,559 in 2015.
Mauritius GDP per capita is approximately 318.3% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.