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Politics & Government Guide

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Mauritius

Mauritius is a stable parliamentary republic with a new Labour Party-led government under Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam following the November 2024 elections. The government is implementing reforms in economic policy, infrastructure, and social services as outlined in the 2025-2029 programme. The country maintains strong democratic institutions and regular peaceful power transitions.

Democracy Index

Good

Government Type

Parliamentary republic

Legal System

Mixed legal system of French civil law and English common law

Head of State

President Dharam Gokhool(since 2024)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam(Labour Party)since 2024

Political Indicators

Press Freedom

71.4Rank #53

Scale: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Democracy Index

8.23Rank #21

Scale: 0-10

Full Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:National Assembly (67 seats)

Major Political Parties

Labour Party(PTr)

Centre-left

42 seats

Militant Socialist Movement(MSM)

Centre-right

7 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote in all elections

Recent Developments

2024 general elections resulted in a landslide victory for the Labour Party-led Alliance Solidaire, ousting the previous MSM government
New government programme 2025-2029 presented, focusing on economic renewal, social order, and fiscal consolidation
Economic reforms including Bank of Mauritius restructuring and establishment of a Rs 10 billion stabilization fund
Infrastructure initiatives for nationwide internet, public transport reorganization, and health services modernization

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1968

Districts10