Service imports in Mauritius
Mauritius: Service imports was 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.28 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
119th
of 200 countries
All-time high
2.47 billion BoP, current US$
in 2011
All-time low
66.60 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Service imports in Mauritius, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, service imports in Mauritius stood at 2.28 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Mauritius peaked at 2.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 66.60 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Mauritius ranks 119th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 66.60 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 120.62 million BoP, current US$ | +81.1% |
| 1978 | 143.75 million BoP, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 172.95 million BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1980 | 173.99 million BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 149.95 million BoP, current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1982 | 140.91 million BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 126.69 million BoP, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 126.30 million BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 130.48 million BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 164.56 million BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1987 | 247.01 million BoP, current US$ | +50.1% |
| 1988 | 307.12 million BoP, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1989 | 340.33 million BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1990 | 420.96 million BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 448.43 million BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 522.77 million BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1993 | 521.70 million BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 546.37 million BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 641.31 million BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1996 | 672.94 million BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 656.31 million BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 718.01 million BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 728.23 million BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 762.53 million BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 810.10 million BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 792.73 million BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 906.29 million BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2009 | 1.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 1.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 2.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 2.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 2.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 2.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 2.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 2.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 2.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -36.9% |
| 2021 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.0% |
| 2023 | 2.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.94 billion BoP, current US$, 58% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.54 billion BoP, current US$, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 125.98 million BoP, current US$ | 66.60 million BoP, current US$ | 172.95 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 190.73 million BoP, current US$ | 126.30 million BoP, current US$ | 340.33 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 587.70 million BoP, current US$ | 420.96 million BoP, current US$ | 728.23 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 762.53 million BoP, current US$ | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 21.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Mauritius?
- Service imports in Mauritius was 2.28 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 2.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Mauritius rank for service imports?
- Mauritius ranks 119th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. 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 Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.