Government Expenditure: Mauritius

Analysis# Mauritius Government Expenditure Government expenditure in Mauritius stands at 30.575% of GDP in 2026, reflecting sustained fiscal commitment after two decades of volatility. The current level sits 2 percentage points below the all-time peak of 32.469% in 2024 but remains substantially higher than the 2007 low of 20.369%. Since 2004, expenditure has climbed 39.5%, signaling a structural shift toward greater government spending relative to economic output. A dramatic expansion occurred between 2018 and 2020, with expenditure jumping from 23.948% to 32.081%—likely driven by pandemic-related fiscal support. The subsequent moderation in 2021 and 2022 proved temporary; spending rebounded sharply in 2024 before settling at current levels. The 2026 projection suggests stabilization around 30.5%, implying the government has recalibrated toward a higher expenditure baseline than pre-pandemic norms.