Mauritius in the ECSA Health Community
The Republic of Mauritius is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. As an island state in the African region, Mauritius brings valuable experience in health systems strengthening, service delivery, public health governance, health financing, digital health, and universal health coverage.
Mauritius’ participation strengthens ECSA-HC’s regional collaboration by adding an important small island developing state perspective to regional health dialogue, knowledge exchange, and joint action.
Through ECSA-HC platforms, Mauritius contributes to peer learning, technical cooperation, and the sharing of good practices aimed at improving health outcomes across member states.
Overview of key indicators
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
| INDICATOR | VALUE | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Mauritius | Latest available | ECSA-HC / National profile |
| Total Population | 1,245,779 | 2024 | World Bank |
| GDP Growth Rate | 4.9% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.2% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 74 years | 2024 | World Bank |
| Gross Domestic Product | US$14.94 billion | 2024 | World Bank |
HEALTH PROFILE
| RESOURCE | DETAILS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Country Profile | View latest WHO country profile | World Health Organization |
| Health Statistics | Use the WHO country profile and WHO data platform for the latest country health indicators. | World Health Organization |
Source note: Socio-economic and demographic indicators are based on World Bank 2024 country data. Health profile links point to the World Health Organization country profile pages.