Mauritius Country Report
Mauritius has a stable democratic government and peaceful elections are held regularly. It has one of the highest per capita incomes in Africa, and corruption in political and economic institutions is relatively low by regional standards. But corruption allegations against government officials in recent years have undermined the company’s positive public reputation for transparency and a healthy business environment. The main threats to foreigners are petty crime, road accidents, and seasonal storms, but overall security threats in Mauritius are very limited compared to other developing countries. Although the infrastructure is well developed by local standards, outlying islands may not offer the same level of service as Mauritius itself.
Last updated: April 11, 2022
Security
Although the overall crime rate is low by local standards, petty opportunistic crimes are a major threat to expats, especially around markets and other crowded areas. Dissatisfaction with inadequate service delivery can lead to uncontrollable local protests.
Last updated: April 29, 2022
Infrastructure
Traffic along highways generally flows freely, but roads in urban and rural areas are usually narrow and vehicles have few or no shoulders.
The power supply is often stable, but intermittent and brief power outages may occur. Mauritius does not face a significant threat of cybercrime.
Last updated: April 29, 2022
Environment
From December to late March, Mauritius is affected by torrential rains from the Southwest Indian Ocean, which can cause devastating floods.
Last updated: March 15, 2022
Health and Medical
Mauritius has many mosquito-borne diseases. Mauritius has a wide range of medical facilities, with many private clinics offering the same standard of care as in developed countries.
Last updated: September 14, 2022
Political
There is currently no threat to the stability of the government.
Last updated: March 25, 2022
