Mauritius vs South Africa: Industry share of total emplyoment
Mauritius
20.62
in 2025
South Africa
20.76
in 2025
Mauritius rank
75th
South Africa rank
73rd
Industry share of total emplyoment over time
- Mauritius
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 20.76 against 20.62 in Mauritius, a difference of 0.14.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Mauritius ahead.
Mauritius ranks 75th and South Africa ranks 73rd of 186 countries.
Mauritius has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.99 | 24.49 | 9.5 | Mauritius |
| 2000s | 32.25 | 25.65 | 6.61 | Mauritius |
| 2010s | 25.88 | 23.55 | 2.32 | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 21.85 | 20.85 | 1 | Mauritius |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher industry share of total emplyoment, Mauritius or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 20.76 against 20.62 in Mauritius as of 2025.
- What is the difference in industry share of total emplyoment between Mauritius and South Africa?
- 0.14, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Mauritius and South Africa rank globally for industry share of total emplyoment?
- Mauritius ranks 75th and South Africa ranks 73rd of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Industry share of total emplyoment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.