Government of Mauritius
3 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, has its capital at Port Louis and a population of 1,243,741 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a parliamentary republic. President Dharam Gokhool (in office since 7 Dec 2024) is head of state; Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam is head of government. The legislature is the National Assembly - Assemblée nationale, a unicameral body with 67 seats. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 10 Nov 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2029. Elections are run by the Office of the Electoral Commissioner (Electoral Commission). Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 24 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
National Assembly - Assemblée nationale
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | 67 (62 directly elected; 4 appointed) | 10 Nov 2024 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister; Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications; Minister of Finance; Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands | Navinchandra Ramgoolam | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Deputy Prime Minister; Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare | Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Housing and Lands | Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change | Rajesh Anand Bhagwan | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries | Arvin Boolell | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of National Infrastructure | Govindranath Gunness | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Health and Wellness | Anil Kumar Bachoo | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Tourism | Christian Harold Richard Duval | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity | Ashok Kumar Subron | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Attorney-General | Gavin Patrick Cyril Glover | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning | Jyoti Jeetun | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Energy and Public Utilities | Patrick Gervais Assirvaden | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade | Dhananjay Ramful | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Darmarajen Nagalingum | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations | Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Land Transport | Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection | John Michael Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research | Kaviraj Sharma Sukon | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives | Sayed Muhammad Aadil Ameer Meea | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Education and Human Resource | Mahend Gungapersad | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation | Avinash Ramtohul | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms | Lutchmanah Pentiah | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Local Government | Ranjiv Woochit | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Minister of Arts and Culture | Mahendra Gonndeea | 22 Nov 2024 |
Sources: pmo.govmu.org (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
List as of 9 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 25 Sept 2025.
Mauritius election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2029, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2029 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2024 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | Alliance Lepep (MSM-led) |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).