Human Development in Mauritius
Mauritius: Human Development was 84.97 in 2011. ▬ Flat
Human Development in Mauritius, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
In 2011, human development in Mauritius stood at 84.97.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human development in Mauritius peaked at 86.16 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 76.8, in 2000.
That places Mauritius 2nd out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.37 | 76.8 | 86.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.1 | 84.97 | 85.23 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 1 Seychelles 90.82 compare
- 3 Libya 84.84 compare
- 4 Tunisia 81.69 compare
- 5 Cape Verde 81.35 compare
More reference data data for Mauritius
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3463 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4315 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2881 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2696 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2322 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 176.59 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human development in Mauritius?
- Human development in Mauritius was 84.97 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest human development recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 86.16 in 2008.
- What is the lowest human development recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.8 in 2000.
- How does Mauritius rank for human development?
- Mauritius ranks 2nd out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is human development rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Human Development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Health and Welfare: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Incidence of TB – incidence of new cases of Tuberculosis. (ii) Child Mortality – likelihood that a newborn baby will die before the age of five, assuming that he/she is subject to current, age-specific mortality rates. (iii) Immunisation against Measles – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received one dose of measles vaccine. (iv) Immunisation against DTP – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received three doses of DTP vaccine. (v) Welfare Regime – equality of access to social safety nets that compensate for poverty and other risks. (vi) Social Protection and Labour – clustered indicator (average) of variables from the African Development Bank and the World Bank measuring government policies and regulations to ensure a minimum level of welfare to all people. (vii) Social Exclusion – extent to which significant parts of society are isolated due to poverty and inequality. (viii) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision – people with advanced HIV infection who are receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) according to nationally approved or international standards. (ix) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision for Pregnant Women – HIV positive pregnant women who received antiretroviral treatment (ART) to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. (x) Access to Piped Water – proportion of the population with access to water piped into their dwelling or just outside it. (xi) Access to Improved Water – proportion of the population with access to a water source protected from outside contamination. (xii) Access to Improved Sanitation – proportion of the population served with a sanitation facility that hygienically separates human excreta from human contact. (xiii) Open Defecation Sanitation – proportion of the population forced to dispose of human faeces in open bodies of water or outdoor open spaces.