A quick summary of Mauritius
Why Mauritius?
- Impressive track record, political stability and more than 3 decades of sustained economic growth
- Secure investment location with established rule of law
- Freest and most business-friendly country in Africa
- Peaceful, multi-ethnic with a unique lifestyle in a blend of cultures
- Flexible, bilingual (English/French) and skilled workforce
- Investment-friendly regulatory regime
- Open to foreign investors and talents
- Ocean State with one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones in the world
- Preferential market access to Africa, Europe and the USA
- State-of- the-art infrastructure
- Convenient time zone (GMT +4)
Quick Facts:
- GDP per capita: approx. USD 9,200 (2015 est.)
- Moody’s Investors Service: BAA1 (2015)
- Legal System: dual system (Common & Civil Law)
- GDP Growth: 3.7% (2016 – forecast)
- Unemployment: 7.9% (2015)
- Inflation: 1.3%
- Repo Rate: 4%
