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Head of government, Mauritius

Title: Prime Minister

Portrait of Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson · Public domain

Career

  • Prime Minister of Mauritius (2005 to 2014)
  • defence minister
  • Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius (1997 to 1997)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius (2008 to 2008)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of government of Mauritius?

Navinchandra Ramgoolam is the Head of government of Mauritius.

When was Navinchandra Ramgoolam born?

Navinchandra Ramgoolam was born in 1947-07-14, in Port Louis, according to Wikidata.

Where did Navinchandra Ramgoolam study?

Navinchandra Ramgoolam studied at London School of Economics and Political Science, Royal College Curepipe, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Navinchandra Ramgoolam belong to?

Navinchandra Ramgoolam is listed as a member of Labour Party on Wikidata.

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Sources: Prime Minister's Office, Government 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). Head of government, Mauritius. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/mauritius/head-of-government