Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius
Mauritius: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 694.15 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius is 694.15 current international $, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 102.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius peaked at 755.54 current international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 140.5 current international $, in 2000.
That places Mauritius 91st out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 140.5 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 151.39 current international $ | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 166.6 current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 176.88 current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 203.47 current international $ | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 199.62 current international $ | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 198.91 current international $ | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 195.73 current international $ | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 197.55 current international $ | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 232.67 current international $ | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 309.46 current international $ | +33.0% |
| 2011 | 287.28 current international $ | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 315.17 current international $ | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 343.31 current international $ | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 451.35 current international $ | +31.5% |
| 2015 | 452.37 current international $ | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 518.36 current international $ | +14.6% |
| 2017 | 548.03 current international $ | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 562.22 current international $ | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 592.25 current international $ | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 617.12 current international $ | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 755.54 current international $ | +22.4% |
| 2022 | 663.3 current international $ | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 694.15 current international $ | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 186.33 current international $ | 140.5 current international $ | 232.67 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 437.98 current international $ | 287.28 current international $ | 592.25 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 682.53 current international $ | 617.12 current international $ | 755.54 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 88 Ukraine 720.46 current international $ compare
- 89 El Salvador 711.72 current international $ compare
- 90 Suriname 708.53 current international $ compare
- 92 Mexico 665.21 current international $ compare
- 93 Marshall Islands 655.98 current international $ compare
- 94 Dominica 650.04 current international $ compare
More health data for Mauritius
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -10 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0345 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,032 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Mauritius was 694.15 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 755.54 current international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 140.5 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Mauritius rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Mauritius ranks 91st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.