Percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius
Mauritius: Percentage of territory controlled by government was 85 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
85
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
139th
of 174 countries
All-time high
90.8
in 1970
All-time low
76.8
in 1968
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius, 1968–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius is 85, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius peaked at 90.8 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 76.8, in 1968.
Mauritius ranks 139th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 76.8 | — |
| 1969 | 76.8 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 90.8 | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 90.8 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 90 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 85.67 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 85.83 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 85.83 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 85.83 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 87.6 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 87.6 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 85 | -3.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 85 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 95.3, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 85 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 89.92, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 2 |
| 1970s | 90.8 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.8 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 90.8 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 90.8 | 90.8 | 90.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 90.13 | 85.67 | 90.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.28 | 85 | 87.6 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 136 Mozambique 85.67 compare
- 137 Chad 85.33 compare
- 138 Bosnia and Herzegovina 85.28 compare
- 140 Madagascar 84.5 compare
- 141 Venezuela 84 compare
- 142 Georgia 83.14 compare
More reference data data for Mauritius
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0409 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0513 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0513 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0343 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0167 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2303 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2885 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius?
- Percentage of territory controlled by government in Mauritius was 85 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 90.8 in 1970.
- What is the lowest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.8 in 1968.
- How does Mauritius rank for percentage of territory controlled by government?
- Mauritius ranks 139th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of territory controlled by government rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage of territory controlled by government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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