Mauritius
Tropical luxury island with attractive retiree visas and stable democracy.
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Key Metrics
Cost of Living
Cost Breakdown
Quality of Life
Climate Change & Future Outlook
Climate risks in Mauritius
Mauritius: Paradise endangered! Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in Indian Ocean with excellent adaptive capacity (ND-GAIN #42 readiness!), but fundamental challenges: Coral reefs dying, water scarcity becoming acute, cyclones intensifying. World Risk Report: #51 globally for disaster risk. Tourism-based economy extremely vulnerable.
Climate Scenarios
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SSP2-4.5
Current policy trajectory – ~2.7°C warming by 2100, moderate mitigation.
Values are approximations relative to our SSP2-4.5 baseline. They illustrate directional change, not exact national projections.
Overall Climate Risk
Projected risk index (0 = low risk, 100 = extreme risk)
Risk Categories
Personal climate risk assessment
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Age group
Sensitivity
Risk tolerance
Personalized risk index
Current level: Very High
Priority risks
Extreme Weather
Base 92 → Personal 92
Floods & Coastal
Base 90 → Personal 90
What to prioritize
- •Look for reliable shelter options and emergency communication plans.
- •Prefer elevated districts and buildings with flood-mitigation infrastructure.
- •Budget for higher insurance/utilities and diversify income streams against climate shocks.
Adaptation Measures
- •€2.2B Coastal Climate Adaptation Project (UNDP-supported): Seawalls, mangrove restoration, beach nourishment
- •National Climate Change Adaptation Policy Framework 2020: Water management, cyclone early warning systems
- •Coral restoration programs (Blue Bay, Trou aux Biches): Coral gardening, artificial reefs
- •Desalination plants planned: €500M for 3 new plants
- •Maurice Ile Durable (MID) Vision 2030: Renewable energy, sustainable development
- •AVOID coastal properties! Inland (Curepipe, Vacoas) relatively safer
- •Cyclone preparedness: Storm-safe rooms, emergency supplies (water!), evacuation routes
- •Water conservation essential: Rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling
- •Dengue/Chikungunya protection: Mosquito nets, eliminate standing water
- •Use reef-safe sunscreen
Climate Resilience
ND-GAIN #42 readiness (EXCELLENT for SIDS!), #98 vulnerability (moderate). Mauritius has best adaptive capacity among Small Island States. Strong governance, diversified economy (finance, ICT alongside tourism), high education level. BUT: Fundamental geographic constraints - small island, low-lying, isolated in Indian Ocean = limited physical escape options. Coral loss irreversible. Water crisis structural. Cyclones unavoidable. Long-term outlook critical despite good readiness.
Tips
- đź’ˇAVOID cyclone season November-May! Calmer months: June-October
- đź’ˇInland higher regions (Curepipe 561m, Vacoas 425m) safer than coast
- đź’ˇWater crisis 2025: Hotels already rationing water. Check supply before moving!
- đź’ˇCoral diving: Blue Bay still relatively intact, but window closing
- đź’ˇProperty insurance: Cyclone damage often not covered. Extra policies expensive!
- đź’ˇLong-term residence: Finance sector (Ebene, Port Louis) relatively secure
Pros
- •ND-GAIN #42 readiness = BEST adaptive capacity among island states
- •Stable governance, rule of law, democratic institutions
- •Diversified economy: Finance, ICT, tourism not mono-dependent
- •High living standard (HDI 0.802 - very high human development)
- •Good healthcare, education system
- •English + French + Creole = international hub
Cons
- •60% CORAL COVER LOSS since 1998 - main attraction dying!
- •WATER CRISIS ACUTE: 'Catastrophic shortage' warning 2025
- •Cyclone Belal 2024: Harbinger of more intense storms (3-4/decade vs 1-2)
- •177 km coastline = entire population endangered, NO inland escape possible
- •Tourism-dependent (24% GDP, 40% foreign exchange) = economically vulnerable
- •Airport flooding risk = complete isolation possible
- •Small island = limited resources, import-dependent
Notes
Mauritius is the paradox among climate-endangered countries: BEST adaptive capacity (ND-GAIN #42) among Small Island States, but FUNDAMENTAL geographic vulnerability that cannot be adapted away. 60% coral loss since 1998 destroying tourism backbone. Acute water crisis 2025 ('catastrophic shortage'). Cyclone Belal 2024 shows trend toward more extreme storms. 177 km coastline with nearly entire population = existential threat from sea level rise (3.6-5.4 mm/year!). Airport flooding risk = potential isolation. Despite excellent governance and diversified economy: Long-term outlook critical. Inland regions (Curepipe, Vacoas) relatively safer, but limited capacity. Climate migration inevitable for coastal population. Adaptation time window: 10-25 years maximum.
Data sources
Scientific Disclaimer
Climate projections are based on models with inherent uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ. We present mainstream scientific consensus (IPCC) but acknowledge uncertainty ranges. This is not financial advice. Consult climate scientists and experts for specific decisions.
Safety & Security
Safety & Crime in Mauritius
Safety Indicators
Comparison with DACH Region
For comparison: Germany (CPI: 78), Austria (CPI: 71), Switzerland (CPI: 82)
Notes
Standard precautions recommended in urban areas.
Climate
Data Sources & Updates
Data Sources
- World Bank World Development Indicators(CC BY 4.0)
- NOAA Climate Data(Public Domain)
- WHO Global Health Observatory(CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
- World Bank World Development Indicators(CC BY 4.0)
- Numbeo(User-Generated Data)
- Numbeo Quality of Life Index(CC BY 4.0)