Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 681.28 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
681.28 million current US$
Change on year
down 10.3%
World rank
126th
of 224 countries
All-time high
759.85 million current US$
in 2023
All-time low
-25.64 million current US$
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Mauritius, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mauritius stood at 681.28 million current US$.
The figure is down 10.3% on the previous year and up 49.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mauritius peaked at 759.85 million current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, -25.64 million current US$, in 2001.
Mauritius ranks 126th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40.97 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 18.97 million current US$ | -53.7% |
| 1992 | 14.78 million current US$ | -22.1% |
| 1993 | 15.36 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 20.04 million current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1995 | 18.69 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1996 | 36.66 million current US$ | +96.1% |
| 1997 | 55.28 million current US$ | +50.8% |
| 1998 | 12.17 million current US$ | -78.0% |
| 1999 | 49.35 million current US$ | +305.5% |
| 2000 | 276.77 million current US$ | +460.8% |
| 2001 | -25.64 million current US$ | -109.3% |
| 2002 | 32.11 million current US$ | -225.2% |
| 2003 | 62.08 million current US$ | +93.3% |
| 2004 | 11.16 million current US$ | -82.0% |
| 2005 | 41.56 million current US$ | +272.3% |
| 2006 | 105.3 million current US$ | +153.3% |
| 2007 | 339.05 million current US$ | +222.0% |
| 2008 | 382.92 million current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 247.84 million current US$ | -35.3% |
| 2010 | 429.94 million current US$ | +73.5% |
| 2011 | 433.33 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 589.02 million current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2013 | 293.37 million current US$ | -50.2% |
| 2014 | 455.56 million current US$ | +55.3% |
| 2015 | 216.46 million current US$ | -52.5% |
| 2016 | 378.76 million current US$ | +75.0% |
| 2017 | 480 million current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2018 | 460.51 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 444.08 million current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 224.67 million current US$ | -49.4% |
| 2021 | 260.54 million current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 545.91 million current US$ | +109.5% |
| 2023 | 759.85 million current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2024 | 681.28 million current US$ | -10.3% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 681.28 million current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 926.87 million current US$, 74% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 681.28 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7 million current US$, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.23 million current US$ | 12.17 million current US$ | 55.28 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.31 million current US$ | -25.64 million current US$ | 382.92 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 418.1 million current US$ | 216.46 million current US$ | 589.02 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 494.45 million current US$ | 224.67 million current US$ | 759.85 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More economy & growth data for Mauritius
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.33 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0185 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 240.79 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0135 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 175.82 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mauritius?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Mauritius was 681.28 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 759.85 million current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.64 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Mauritius rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Mauritius ranks 126th out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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