Mauritius

Country in Africa

In brief

Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 45.2% (2023). World rank 152 of 193 (1 = best); in Africa, 38 of 54. Children vaccinated against measles: 98% (2024). World rank 20 of 193 (1 = best); in Africa, 1 of 54. Diabetes prevalence, ages 20–79: 20.1% (2024). World rank 193 of 209 (1 = best); in Africa, 53 of 54. From 2014 to 2024: primary school enrolment 97.2% → 107%, secondary school enrolment 97.1% → 90.7%, and higher education enrolment 40% → 45.8%.

Education

Adult literacy: 94.3% 2023
Primary school enrolment: 107% 2024
Secondary school enrolment: 90.7% 2024
Higher education enrolment: 45.8% 2024
Public spending on education, share of GDP: 4.3% 2024

Healthcare

Health spending, share of GDP: 5.6% 2023
Health spending per person: $616 2023
Out-of-pocket health spending, share of total: 45.2% 2023
Doctors per 1,000 people: 1.4 2022
Nurses and midwives per 1,000 people: 4.1 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people: 3.8 2023
Children vaccinated against measles: 98% 2024

Public health

Infant deaths per 1,000 births: 13.8 2024
Deaths under age 5 per 1,000 births: 15.4 2024
Maternal deaths per 100,000 births: 66 2023
HIV prevalence, ages 15–49: No data
Diabetes prevalence, ages 20–79: 20.1% 2024
Overweight adults: 51.1% 2022
Adults who use tobacco: 17.7% 2024

Living conditions

Access to safe drinking water: 99.9% 2024
Access to basic sanitation: 97.4% 2024
Access to clean cooking fuels: 99% 2024