Agriculture share gdp in Mauritius
Mauritius: Agriculture share gdp was 4.62 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.62
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
112th
of 203 countries
All-time high
19.68
in 1976
All-time low
2.53
in 2018
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Agriculture share gdp in Mauritius, 1976–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agriculture share gdp in Mauritius is 4.62, 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, agriculture share gdp in Mauritius peaked at 19.68 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2.53, 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.
Agriculture share gdp in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 19.68 | — |
| 1977 | 17.03 | -13.5% |
| 1978 | 15.4 | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 15.81 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 10.37 | -34.4% |
| 1981 | 12.15 | +17.2% |
| 1982 | 12.88 | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 11.33 | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 11.93 | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 12.61 | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 12.57 | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 11.98 | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 10.8 | -9.8% |
| 1989 | 10.26 | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 10.74 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 9.84 | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 9.88 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 9.03 | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 8.55 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 9.08 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 8.94 | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 8.2 | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 8.02 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 4.93 | -38.5% |
| 2000 | 5.63 | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 6.07 | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 5.12 | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 5.11 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 5.21 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 4.91 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 4.83 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 4.31 | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 4.02 | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 3.82 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 3.59 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 3.65 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 3.61 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 3.29 | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 3.15 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 3.03 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 3.06 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 2.96 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 2.53 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 2.67 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 3.1 | +16.1% |
| 2021 | 3.24 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 3.56 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 4.01 | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 4.23 | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 4.62 | +9.1% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 4.62 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.83, 68% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 4.62 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.8, 22% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.98 | 15.4 | 19.68 | 4 |
| 1980s | 11.69 | 10.26 | 12.88 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.72 | 4.93 | 10.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 3.82 | 6.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.15 | 2.53 | 3.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.79 | 3.1 | 4.62 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 109 Turkey 5.21 compare
- 110 Georgia 5.18 compare
- 111 Cape Verde 5.04 compare
- 113 Dominican Republic 4.6 compare
- 114 Maldives 4.59 compare
- 115 El Salvador 4.4 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Mauritius
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0163 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0171 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0462 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 599.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1976 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture share gdp in Mauritius?
- Agriculture share gdp in Mauritius was 4.62 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture share gdp recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 19.68 in 1976.
- What is the lowest agriculture share gdp recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 in 2018.
- How does Mauritius rank for agriculture share gdp?
- Mauritius ranks 112th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture share gdp 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture share gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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