Mauritius

Country in Africa

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 14.1 (2023). World rank 74 of 200 (1 = best); in Africa, 6 of 54. Protected areas: 0% (2025). World rank 204 of 213 (1 = best); in Africa, 52 of 54. Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 23% (2022). World rank 114 of 178 (1 = best); in Africa, 40 of 53.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 14.1 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 3.5 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 5.2 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 19.1% 2024
Protected areas: 0% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 2,179 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 23% 2022