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ECONIMIC INDICATORS (Est.2006)
Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has developed from a low-income, agriculturally based economy to a middle-income diversified economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors. Other key sectors such as Information, Communication and Telecommunication (ICT) and Fisheries are fast developing. Mauritius is well connected globally and offers vast opportunities for foreigners wishing to establish viable investment projects on the island. With such a business-friendly environment, Mauritius is poised to become an international business hub in the Indian Ocean region.
Main Economic Indicators (2006)
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GDP at basic prices(bp) |
5,735 US $ million |
|
Per Capita GDP (bp) |
4,577 US $ |
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Growth rate of GDP |
4.7 % |
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Inflation Rate |
8.9 % |
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Inflation Rate (2005-2006) |
5.1 % |
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Tourist arrivals |
788,000 |
GDP Composition by main Industry Group at current basic prices (2006)
Manufacturing (19.8%) of which EPZ (7.5%);
Transport, Storage & Communications (12.5%);
Wholesale & Retail Trade (11.5%);
Financial Intermediation (10.6%);
Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities (10.5%);
Hotels & Restaurants (8.5%)
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2006 Figures |
Unit (US$ million) |
|
Total Exports |
2,831 |
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Domestic Exports |
1,532 |
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EPZ products |
1,082 |
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Sugar |
358 |
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Apparel Items |
709 |
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Fish & fish Preparations |
161 |
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Textile yarns & fabrics |
48 |
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Pearls, Precious stones |
44 |
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Jewellery |
27 |
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Re-exports |
686 |
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Total Imports |
3,711 |
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EPZ imports |
611 |
EPZ Sector (2006 Forecast)
Value added : 492.5 US$ million
Share of Manufacturing : 37.9 %
Share of GDP : 7.5%
Total Employment : 514,200 (Estimate 2006)
Manufacturing (Large establishments) : 91,000 (Estimate 2006)
EPZ (Small & Large establishments) : 64,609 (Dec-2006)
Manufacturing
Number of Establishments (Large*) : 824 (Estimate 2006)
Number of EPZ Establishments (Small & Large) : 434 (Dec-2006)
*employing 10 or more persons
Source: CSO
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