Here are some of the factors that make Mauritius an attractive prospect for foreign investors:
GDP per capita: approx. USD 9,600 (2016)
Moody’s Investors Service: BAA1 (2017)
GDP Growth: 3.6% (2016)
Unemployment: 7.9% (2015)
Inflation: 1.2%
Repo Rate: 4%
Convenient time zone (GMT +4)
Main Languages: French and English
Population
The Mauritian population consists of approximately 1.3 million; peaceful, multi-ethnic people with a unique blend of cultures. Mauritius has a competitive schooling system, young workforce and a population fluent in English and French.
Political System
Mauritius is a democracy with free and fair elections held every 5 years. It has political stability; and more than 3 decades of sustained economic growth.
Infrastructure
Mauritius has well-developed, modern, reliable infrastructure. It has a modern international airport and a port that facilitates imports and exports, and developed telecommunications services with high-speed fibre-optic internet access.
Investment
In Mauritius, you can secure an investment location with established rule of law. The island is considered the most business-friendly country in Africa. It has an investment-friendly regulatory regime. It is open to foreign investors and talent. It has an Ocean State with one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones in the world, and has preferential market access to Africa, Europe, and the USA.
