What is clientelism index in Mauritius?

Clientelism index in Mauritius was 0.314 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Mauritius?

The highest recorded value was 0.557 in 2019.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Mauritius?

The lowest recorded value was 0.218 in 1900.

How does Mauritius rank for clientelism index?

Mauritius ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Mauritius?

Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Mauritius data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Clientelism Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Clientelism Index in Mauritius

Name: Clientelism Index in Mauritius
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mauritius: Clientelism Index was 0.314 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.314

Change on year

down 32.0%

World rank

123rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.557

in 2019

All-time low

0.218

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Clientelism Index in Mauritius, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Mauritius is 0.314, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.0% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Mauritius peaked at 0.557 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.218, in 1900.

Mauritius ranks 123rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.218	0.218	0.218	10
1910s	0.218	0.218	0.218	10
1920s	0.218	0.218	0.218	10
1930s	0.2212	0.218	0.226	10
1940s	0.2353	0.226	0.31	10
1950s	0.3035	0.28	0.31	10
1960s	0.3506	0.329	0.361	10
1970s	0.3318	0.322	0.336	10
1980s	0.3209	0.297	0.337	10
1990s	0.3234	0.273	0.344	10
2000s	0.3135	0.304	0.336	10
2010s	0.3709	0.276	0.557	10
2020s	0.404	0.314	0.462	6

Countries ranked near Mauritius

120 Ukraine 0.351 compare
121 Namibia 0.348 compare
122 Bhutan 0.333 compare
124 Trinidad and Tobago 0.309 compare
125 Laos 0.298 compare
125 Rwanda 0.298 compare
125 Tunisia 0.298 compare
125 Vietnam 0.298 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2696 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.2322 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Mauritius?: Clientelism index in Mauritius was 0.314 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Mauritius?: The highest recorded value was 0.557 in 2019.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Mauritius?: The lowest recorded value was 0.218 in 1900.
How does Mauritius rank for clientelism index?: Mauritius ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Mauritius?: Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Clientelism Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Clientelism Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 24,366 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Composite index measuring the extent to which politics hinge on clientelistic exchanges of targeted goods, jobs, or cash for electoral support; higher values denote more pervasive clientelism.