Gross capital formation in Mauritius
Mauritius: Gross capital formation was 99.76 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
99.76 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
95th
of 170 countries
All-time high
102.93 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
13.13 billion constant LCU
in 1982
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Gross capital formation in Mauritius, 1976–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Mauritius is 99.76 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Mauritius peaked at 102.93 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.13 billion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Mauritius 95th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 18.91 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1977 | 20.12 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1978 | 21.59 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 20.23 billion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 16.45 billion constant LCU | -18.7% |
| 1981 | 15.28 billion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 13.13 billion constant LCU | -14.0% |
| 1983 | 13.55 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 14.38 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 15.82 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 18.98 billion constant LCU | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 23.84 billion constant LCU | +25.6% |
| 1988 | 33.44 billion constant LCU | +40.3% |
| 1989 | 31.35 billion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 38.65 billion constant LCU | +23.3% |
| 1991 | 37.97 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 39.52 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 41.42 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 46.64 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 39.04 billion constant LCU | -16.3% |
| 1996 | 44.74 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1997 | 49.61 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 47.68 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 58.69 billion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 54.23 billion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 56.70 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 56.70 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 64.32 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 64.87 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 63.06 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 74.09 billion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 78.50 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 79.54 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 86.64 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 86.06 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 87.26 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 86.55 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 84.30 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 79.28 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 74.97 billion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 77.75 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 81.31 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 90.24 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 94.66 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 70.26 billion constant LCU | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 80.08 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 86.36 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 95.07 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 102.93 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2025 | 99.76 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 99.76 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 162.77 billion constant LCU, 61% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 99.76 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.38 billion constant LCU, 13% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.21 billion constant LCU | 18.91 billion constant LCU | 21.59 billion constant LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 19.62 billion constant LCU | 13.13 billion constant LCU | 33.44 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.40 billion constant LCU | 37.97 billion constant LCU | 58.69 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.86 billion constant LCU | 54.23 billion constant LCU | 86.64 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.24 billion constant LCU | 74.97 billion constant LCU | 94.66 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.08 billion constant LCU | 70.26 billion constant LCU | 102.93 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 92 Guatemala 112.33 billion constant LCU compare
- 93 Central African Republic 110.67 billion constant LCU compare
- 94 Comoros 100.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 96 Bhutan 94.68 billion constant LCU compare
- 97 Austria 94.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 98 New Zealand 80.47 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Mauritius
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 38.33 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 681.28 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -10.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0456 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 546.87 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 21.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Mauritius?
- Gross capital formation in Mauritius was 99.76 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 102.93 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.13 billion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Mauritius rank for gross capital formation?
- Mauritius ranks 95th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.