Mauritius

Africa · Eastern Africa

Overview

Mauritius is located in Eastern Africa within Africa, alongside 16 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 1.2M, Mauritius ranks 156th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 624 people per km² (9th of 196 by density).

Mauritius's GDP is $14.9B, 136th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $11,991 (71st of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Eastern Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti.

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Identity

Capital

Port Louis

Currency

Mauritius Rupee

MUR

Official language

French, English

Continent / Region

Africa · Eastern Africa

People

Population

1.2MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

624 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$14.9BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$11,991World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

1,997 km²

771 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.