Mauritius
Country in Africa
In brief
Rule of law, score 0–100: 69.8 (2025). World rank 54 of 207 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 54. Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 69.9 (2025). World rank 48 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 54. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 71.5 (2025). World rank 38 of 205 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 11.6% → 17.9%, rule of law 73.6 → 69.8 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 53.9 → 56 (score 0–100).
State
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Head of state
- Dharam Gokhool
- Head of government
- Pravind Jugnauth
- Independence
- March 12, 1968
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 17.9% 2025