Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 54.19 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Mauritius, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mauritius is 54.19, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mauritius peaked at 66.6 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 45.78, in 2020.
That places Mauritius 10th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 54.9 | — |
| 2001 | 54.46 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 54.7 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 50.48 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 51.72 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 60.27 | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 66.6 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 62.87 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 62.17 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 55.27 | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 60.51 | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 62.48 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 63.82 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 59.79 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 57.19 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 54.67 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 51.29 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 52.28 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 51.08 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 51.01 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 45.78 | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 52.74 | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 62.39 | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 58.08 | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 58.59 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 55.44 | -5.4% |
| 2026 | 55.65 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 54.19 | -2.6% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 54.19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 54.19 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.69, 1.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.34 | 50.48 | 66.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.41 | 51.01 | 63.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.36 | 45.78 | 62.39 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mauritius?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Mauritius was 54.19 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 66.6 in 2006.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.78 in 2020.
- How does Mauritius rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Mauritius ranks 10th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.