Mauritius: Facts & Stats
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| Also Known As | Republic of Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Navin Ramgoolam |
| Capital | Port Louis |
| Population | (2024 est.) 1,235,000 |
| Currency Exchange Rate | 1 USD equals 46.337 Mauritian rupee |
| Head Of State | President: Prithvirajsing Roopun |
| Form Of Government | republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [691]) |
| Official Language | English2 |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | Republic of Mauritius |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 2,007 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 775 |
| Monetary Unit | Mauritian rupee (Mau Re; plural Mau Rs) |
| Population Rank | (2023) 160 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 1,293,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2024) 1,593.5 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2024) 615.3 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2023) 39.9% • Rural: (2023) 60.1% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 70 years • Female: (2022) 77 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2021) 94% • Female: (2021) 90% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 14,539 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 11,530 |
| 1Includes seven appointed members.2French may be used to address the speaker of the National Assembly. | |
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