Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Mauritius (2026)
31.9% of adults in Mauritius saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 29.2% in 2021 to 31.9% in 2024 (+2.7 percentage points). Mauritius ranks #15 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #64 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 31.9% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Mauritius as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +2.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 29.2% in 2021 to 31.9% in 2024 (+2.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 30.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 30.8% in 2011 to 31.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2014)
- 35.5% (2014)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 31.9%.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #15 of 36 (2024)
- Mauritius ranks 15 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #64 of 142 (2024)
- Mauritius ranks 64 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 30.8% (2024)
- Mauritius (31.9%) is above the average of 30.8% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 30.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Mauritius (2024)
- 73.3% (2024)
- 73.3% of the population in Mauritius used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.2 million (2024)
- Mauritius had a population of 1.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.9% | +2.7 pp |
| 2021 | 29.2% | +4.8 pp |
| 2017 | 24.4% | −11.2 pp |
| 2014 | 35.5% | +4.7 pp |
| 2011 | 30.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mauritius saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
31.9% of adults in Mauritius saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Mauritius changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 30.8% in 2011 to 31.9% in 2024.
How does Mauritius compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mauritius ranks 15 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 31.9% versus a regional average of 30.8% (latest values per country).
Where does Mauritius rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Mauritius ranks 64 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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