Sub-Saharan Africa
Mauritius Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
5.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.6%
Recorded in 1995
Record Low
5.5%
Recorded in 2024
10-Year Average
6.6%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.6% | 0.1% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 5.5% | 0.0% | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | 0.8% | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 6.3% | 1.4% | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 7.7% | 0.9% | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 8.6% | 2.3% | +36.3% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | 0.1% | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | 0.3% | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 6.8% | 0.1% | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | 0.6% | -8.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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