Mauritius External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Mauritius's external debt to gni was 133.12% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's external debt to gni stood at 133.12% in 2025, a rise of +9.95pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 133.12% by 2025. Mauritius ranked 6th globally.
Mauritius’ external debt relative to gross national income has risen sharply over the 56‑year series, moving from a low of 7.12% in 1974 to a historic high of 133.12% in 2025, the sixth‑largest ratio among World Bank reporting economies. The early 1970s trough reflected a modest external borrowing stance, but successive fiscal expansions, infrastructure projects and vulnerability to external shocks have driven the debt burden upward, reaching the 2025 peak of 133.12% and surpassing peers such as Suriname (134.69%) and Laos (123.32%). The steep climb contrasts with the 14.08% level recorded in 1970, illustrating how Mauritius has transitioned from a low‑debt to a high‑debt profile within the same period. Continued reliance on external financing, coupled with global interest‑rate movements, will shape whether the ratio stabilises or escalates, and policy actions aimed at fiscal consolidation could alter the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 143.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 138.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 133.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 133.12% | +9.95pp | #6 |
| 2024 | 123.17% | −0.42pp | #107 |
| 2023 | 123.59% | −0.54pp | #111 |
| 2022 | 124.12% | +8.97pp | #112 |
| 2021 | 115.15% | +13.85pp | #109 |
| 2020 | 101.30% | +20.23pp | #99 |
| 2019 | 81.07% | +9.35pp | #98 |
| 2018 | 71.72% | −2.80pp | #96 |
| 2017 | 74.52% | −5.94pp | #93 |
| 2016 | 80.46% | −2.55pp | #97 |
| 2015 | 83.00% | −11.83pp | #101 |
| 2014 | 94.84% | −3.23pp | #107 |
| 2013 | 98.07% | +9.56pp | #109 |
| 2012 | 88.51% | +1.42pp | #109 |
| 2011 | 87.09% | +7.83pp | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's external debt to gni was 133.12% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's external debt to gni peaked at 133.12% in 2025.
The lowest external debt to gni in Mauritius was 7.12% in 1974.
Mauritius ranks 6th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's external debt to gni is projected to reach 133.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Mauritius in 2025 was 133.12%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Mauritius External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}