Imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius
Mauritius: Imports of goods, services and primary income was 19.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius stood at 19.78 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 13.9% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius peaked at 22.98 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 382.85 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Mauritius 101st out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 382.85 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 496.27 million BoP, current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1978 | 575.67 million BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1979 | 677.86 million BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 718.09 million BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 678.45 million BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 587.35 million BoP, current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1983 | 556.37 million BoP, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 589.55 million BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 643.03 million BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 846.41 million BoP, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1987 | 1.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1988 | 1.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 1.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 1.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 2.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 2.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1997 | 2.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 2.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 2.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 2.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 2.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 3.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 3.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 4.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 5.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 6.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 5.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.6% |
| 2010 | 11.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +106.3% |
| 2011 | 8.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.9% |
| 2012 | 9.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 12.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2014 | 14.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 13.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 14.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 17.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2018 | 15.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 16.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 12.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.9% |
| 2021 | 14.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 21.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +42.7% |
| 2023 | 22.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 19.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 533.16 million BoP, current US$ | 382.85 million BoP, current US$ | 677.86 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 903.16 million BoP, current US$ | 556.37 million BoP, current US$ | 1.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 98 Myanmar 21.25 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 99 Syrian Arab Republic 21.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 100 Mongolia 19.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 Tanzania, United Republic of 19.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 103 Bosnia and Herzegovina 19.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 104 Iran, Islamic Republic of 18.11 billion BoP, current US$ 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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 6.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 31.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 408,820 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.6064 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 7,878 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 6.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.826 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income in Mauritius was 19.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 22.98 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 382.85 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Mauritius rank for imports of goods, services and primary income?
- Mauritius ranks 101st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. Primary income represents the return that accrues to institutional units for their contribution to the production process or for the provision of financial assets and renting natural resources to other institutional units. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.