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Office

Head of state, Mauritius

Title: President of the Republic of Mauritius

Current holder

Dharambeer Gokhool

In office since 7 Dec 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of state of Mauritius?

Dharambeer Gokhool is the Head of state of Mauritius, in office since 7 Dec 2024.

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Sources: Office of the President 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 state, Mauritius. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/mauritius/head-of-state