Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 58.27 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mauritius, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritius stood at 58.27.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritius peaked at 60.52 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 52.58, in 2021.
Mauritius ranks 115th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60.19 | — |
| 1991 | 60.13 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 60.05 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 59.97 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 59.87 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 59.75 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 59.59 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 59.42 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 59.25 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 59.05 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 58.84 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 57.57 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 58.26 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 60.52 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 58.85 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 59.27 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 59.02 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 58.21 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 58.3 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 58.43 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 59.2 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 58.43 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 58.69 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 59.71 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 59.97 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 60.34 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 59.66 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 59.89 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 59.27 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 59.75 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 55.71 | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 52.58 | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 55.56 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 59 | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 58.66 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 58.55 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 58.42 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 58.27 | -0.2% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 58.27 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.75, 98% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 58.27 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 64.13, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.73 | 59.05 | 60.19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.73 | 57.57 | 60.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.49 | 58.43 | 60.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.09 | 52.58 | 59 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More work & labour data for Mauritius
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.42 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.34 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.49 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4521 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 604.35 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 616.68 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 298.03 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 283.69 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 581.72 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritius?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mauritius was 58.27 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 60.52 in 2003.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.58 in 2021.
- How does Mauritius rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Mauritius ranks 115th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.