Mauritius Country Report

Mauritius has a stable democratic government and has regularly held peaceful elections. The country has one of the highest per capita incomes in Africa, and political and economic institutions are relatively free of corruption by regional standards. However, corruption allegations against high-level government officials in recent years have dented its largely positive reputation for transparency and a sound business climate. The primary threats to foreign nationals are from petty crime, road accidents and seasonal cyclones, though overall security threats in Mauritius are very limited as compared to most other developing countries. Infrastructure is well developed by regional standards, though outlying islands may not have the same level of services as Mauritius itself.

Petty opportunistic crime is the main threat to foreigners, especially around markets and other crowded areas, although overall crime rates remain low by regional standards. Discontent over inadequate service delivery can trigger unruly, localized protest actions.

Traffic along highways is generally free-flowing but roads in both urban and rural areas are typically narrow with little or no shoulder for vehicles.

The electricity supply is largely stable, although sporadic, short-lived outages do occur. Mauritius does not face a significant threat from cybercrime.

Mauritius is affected by the Southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season between December and late March, and torrential downpours can lead to bouts of disruptive flooding.

A number of mosquito-borne diseases occur in Mauritius. There is a range of medical facilities in Mauritius, with a number of private clinics providing a standard of care similar to that in developed countries. Access to pharmacies and medical supplies is generally good throughout the country, however, there are fewer options available in rural areas. Tap water is safe to drink.

There are currently no immediate threats to the stability of the government.