The number of unemployed persons in Mauritius decreased to 32 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 33.30 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Mauritius averaged 43.79 Thousand from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 61.00 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a record low of 31.80 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. source: Central Statistics Office, Mauritius



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 550.60 553.70 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 94.50 94.30 percent Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 6166.00 5297.00 Dec 2025
Labour Costs 131.90 126.90 points Dec 2025
Population 1.24 1.25 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 112.20 110.40 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 32.00 33.30 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.50 5.70 percent Jun 2026
Wages 45794.00 43511.00 MUR/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 159.80 159.00 points Jun 2026


Mauritius Unemployed Persons
In Mauritius, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
32.00 33.30 61.00 31.80 2004 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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