This page offers a comprehensive overview of Mauritius's government and political history through two key interactive visualizations. The first section provides a detailed table showcasing vital political and economic indicators, such as Mauritius's population, GDP, government structure, age and tenure of the current president, military regime status, and democracy metrics.
The second section presents a historical and political chronology of Mauritius, highlighting significant milestones such as independence, referendum history, coups, notable wars, and democratic progress. Together, these visualisations provide a rich resource for understanding Mauritius's governance, leadership, and democratic evolution, catering to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in African political history.
Learn more detailed information about Mauritius's presidential candidates, including key data on their backgrounds, political alignments, and government experiences. Discover essential information about each candidate's political journey, their affiliation (independent or party-based), gender, and previous government roles, to deepen your understanding of the country's evolving leadership within African governance and democracy.
In the General Elections, Mauritians elect 70 members to the National Assembly (62 members are elected, while up to 4–8 members are appointed to maintain ethnic balance through a "best loser" system). The party or coalition with the majority of seats in the National Assembly selects the Prime Minister, who serves as the head of government.
The people of Mauritius do not directly elect their Prime Minister. Instead, they vote for their National Assembly members, and the party or coalition with the majority of seats selects the Prime Minister. To better understand the preferences of individual voters, the following charts show the breakdown of votes per party among the voting population from the General Elections.
Explore Mauritius’s election data through a collection of interactive visualizations and charts that reveal key political and democratic trends. The dynamic charts show shifts in parliamentary control over the years, highlighting changes in party seat distributions. Presidential voter metrics, including turnout, invalid votes, and participation rates, uncover patterns in electoral engagement. Bar charts illustrate presidential election results by party vote percentages, providing a clear picture of voter and party dynamics.
Also, election integrity data compares observer group estimates with official results, highlighting trends and discrepancies. Interactive maps present regional voting patterns, showing how parties and candidates performed across Mauritius.
Together, these visualizations offer a comprehensive view of Mauritius’s electoral history, making it an essential resource for political analysts, journalists, students, and democracy advocates.