Mauritius Unemployment Rate 1991-2022
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Mauritius unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.11%, a 0.75% increase from 2019.
- Mauritius unemployment rate for 2019 was 6.36%, a 0.07% decline from 2018.
- Mauritius unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.43%, a 0.32% decline from 2017.
- Mauritius unemployment rate for 2017 was 6.75%, a 0.06% decline from 2016.
Mauritius Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2020 |
7.11% |
0.75% |
2019 |
6.36% |
-0.07% |
2018 |
6.43% |
-0.32% |
2017 |
6.75% |
-0.06% |
2016 |
6.81% |
-0.60% |
2015 |
7.41% |
-0.06% |
2014 |
7.47% |
0.15% |
2013 |
7.32% |
-0.15% |
2012 |
7.47% |
0.02% |
2011 |
7.45% |
-0.20% |
2010 |
7.65% |
0.39% |
2009 |
7.26% |
0.09% |
2008 |
7.17% |
-1.31% |
2007 |
8.48% |
-0.56% |
2006 |
9.04% |
-0.48% |
2005 |
9.52% |
1.18% |
2004 |
8.34% |
0.04% |
2003 |
8.30% |
0.09% |
2002 |
8.21% |
-0.93% |
2001 |
9.14% |
-0.10% |
2000 |
9.24% |
-0.10% |
1999 |
9.34% |
-0.02% |
1998 |
9.36% |
-0.08% |
1997 |
9.44% |
-0.08% |
1996 |
9.52% |
-0.07% |
1995 |
9.59% |
-0.01% |
1994 |
9.60% |
0.05% |
1993 |
9.55% |
0.13% |
1992 |
9.42% |
0.08% |
1991 |
9.34% |
0.08% |