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Office

Central bank governor, Mauritius

Title: Governor of the Bank of Mauritius

Current holder

Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor

In office since 29 Sept 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Central bank governor of Mauritius?

Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor is the Central bank governor of Mauritius, in office since 29 Sept 2025.

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Sources: Bank of Mauritius (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Mauritius in numbers

Population (2025): 1.2 million; 48th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 12,935 US$; 2nd highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 3.7%; 22nd highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 5.6%; 29th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 86.8%; 11th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 73.8 years; 6th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2023): 94.3%; 1st highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 82; 3rd most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Central bank governor, Mauritius. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/mauritius/central-bank-governor