Share of GDP from agriculture in Mauritius
Mauritius: Share of GDP from agriculture was 4.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of GDP from agriculture in Mauritius, 1976–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of gdp from agriculture in Mauritius is 4.6%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Mauritius peaked at 19.7% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2018.
Mauritius ranks 112th of 203 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.0% | 15.4% | 19.7% | 4 |
| 1980s | 11.7% | 10.3% | 12.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.7% | 4.9% | 10.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 109 Turkey 5.2% compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Mauritius
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 745.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.6% (2025)
- Rural population 758,222 (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Rural population 61.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 129 hectares (2023)
- Cereal production 1,502 metric tons (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Mauritius?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Mauritius was 4.6% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 19.7% in 1976.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2018.
- How does Mauritius rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Mauritius ranks 112th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).