A Glimpse of Mauritius
Mauritius in figures
- General population – 1.3 million people
- Languages – English, French, Creole and Asian languages
- Adult literacy rate – 92.7% (2017)
- Exclusive Economic Zone – 2.3 million km2
- GDP Per Capita, PPP – USD 21,640 (2017)
- GDP growth rate – 3.9% (2017)
Since gaining its independence in 1968, Mauritius has went through a remarkable transformation. Previously active in the monoculture of sugarcane, today it prides itself in having a strong and diversified economy. Success and development have paved their way thanks to some key fundamentals, which are the economic democratization, inclusive growth, development of human capital and social mobility.