Mauritius unemployment & labour force
Statistics Mauritius' quarterly Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey labour figures, most recently for Q1 2026.
- Employed 553,700
- Unemployment rate 5.7%
- Unemployed 33,300
- Labour force 587,000
Unemployment rate trend
Only one quarter on record so far — a real trend will appear as more quarterly releases land.
| Quarter | Employed | Unemployment rate | Unemployed | Labour force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 553,700 | 5.7% | 33,300 | 587,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How is the unemployment rate measured?
Statistics Mauritius' Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey (CMPHS) estimates the employed and unemployed population each quarter; the unemployment rate is the unemployed share of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).