Imports of goods and services in Mauritius
Mauritius: Imports of goods and services was 556.71 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Mauritius, 1976–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Mauritius stood at 556.71 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Mauritius peaked at 556.71 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.71 billion current LCU, in 1976.
That places Mauritius 99th out of 192 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.
Imports of goods and services in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2.71 billion current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 3.23 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 3.48 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 4.16 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 5.34 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1981 | 5.63 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 5.86 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 6.00 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 7.47 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 1985 | 9.21 billion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 10.61 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 15.14 billion current LCU | +42.7% |
| 1988 | 19.99 billion current LCU | +32.0% |
| 1989 | 23.80 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1990 | 28.46 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1991 | 29.54 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 31.39 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 37.02 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1994 | 41.83 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 42.91 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 51.01 billion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 58.50 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 66.54 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 73.18 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 74.94 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 83.04 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 84.44 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 87.82 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 99.76 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 122.92 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 152.59 billion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 165.46 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 182.57 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 165.14 billion current LCU | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 191.21 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 214.80 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 229.92 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 276.07 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 2014 | 284.74 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 292.36 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 295.92 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 319.23 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 329.78 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 351.17 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 299.29 billion current LCU | -14.8% |
| 2021 | 360.63 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 460.88 billion current LCU | +27.8% |
| 2023 | 498.65 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 542.95 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 556.71 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.40 billion current LCU | 2.71 billion current LCU | 4.16 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 10.91 billion current LCU | 5.34 billion current LCU | 23.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.04 billion current LCU | 28.46 billion current LCU | 73.18 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 121.87 billion current LCU | 74.94 billion current LCU | 182.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 278.52 billion current LCU | 191.21 billion current LCU | 351.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 453.19 billion current LCU | 299.29 billion current LCU | 556.71 billion current LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 311,855 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 3.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8617 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 11,195 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 39.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 514,944 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Mauritius?
- Imports of goods and services in Mauritius was 556.71 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 556.71 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.71 billion current LCU in 1976.
- How does Mauritius rank for imports of goods and services?
- Mauritius ranks 99th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.4%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.