Mauritius Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Mauritius's exchange rate was 48.69 in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's exchange rate stood at 48.69 in 2025, a rise of +2.28 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.69 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 76th globally.
Mauritius’ exchange rate, measured as the number of local currency units per US dollar, has risen from a trough of 4.76 in 1966 to an all‑time peak of 48.69 in 2025, placing the island nation 76th globally among 190 economies. Over the 66‑year coverage period the currency has depreciated on average by roughly 0.66 percent per year, reflecting persistent balance‑of‑payments pressures, modest fiscal deficits and the gradual loss of preferential market access for its textile sector. The latest 2025 figure of 48.69 is comparable to Egypt’s 47.52 and slightly above Suriname’s 44.33, indicating that Mauritius now shares a similar depreciation profile with other small, open economies that rely heavily on tourism and services. Structural reforms aimed at diversifying exports, improving productivity and strengthening foreign‑exchange reserves could moderate further weakening, while external shocks such as commodity price volatility or global interest‑rate hikes would likely sustain the downward pressure on the rupee.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 52.24 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 50.47 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 48.69 | - | - |
| 2025 | 48.69 | +2.28 | #76 |
| 2024 | 46.41 | +1.15 | #129 |
| 2023 | 45.27 | +1.08 | #130 |
| 2022 | 44.18 | +2.49 | #130 |
| 2021 | 41.69 | +2.35 | #129 |
| 2020 | 39.35 | +3.87 | #128 |
| 2019 | 35.47 | +1.54 | #128 |
| 2018 | 33.93 | −0.55 | #130 |
| 2017 | 34.48 | −1.06 | #130 |
| 2016 | 35.54 | +0.49 | #131 |
| 2015 | 35.06 | +4.44 | #132 |
| 2014 | 30.62 | −0.08 | #131 |
| 2013 | 30.70 | +0.65 | #132 |
| 2012 | 30.05 | +1.34 | #132 |
| 2011 | 28.71 | −2.08 | #132 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's exchange rate was 48.69 in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's exchange rate peaked at 48.69 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Mauritius was 4.76 in 1960.
Mauritius ranks 76th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's exchange rate is projected to reach 48.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Mauritius in 2025 was 48.69. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_exchange-rate,
title = {Mauritius Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}