Land use over the long-term in Mauritius
Mauritius: Land use over the long-term was 1,073 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,073 hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
182nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
7,000 hectares
in 2005
All-time low
0 hectares
in 1000
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Land use over the long-term in Mauritius, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land use over the long-term in Mauritius is 1,073 hectares, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 247.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land use over the long-term in Mauritius peaked at 7,000 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 1000.
Mauritius ranks 182nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land use over the long-term in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1100 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1200 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1300 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1400 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1500 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1600 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1700 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1710 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1720 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1730 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1740 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1750 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1760 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1770 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1780 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1790 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1800 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1810 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1820 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1830 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1840 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1850 | 498.03 hectares | — |
| 1860 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 498.03 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4.76 hectares | -99.0% |
| 2001 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 183.87 hectares | +3765.2% |
| 2004 | 683.93 hectares | +272.0% |
| 2005 | 7,000 hectares | +923.5% |
| 2006 | 4.76 hectares | -99.9% |
| 2007 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 498.03 hectares | +10369.4% |
| 2011 | 4.76 hectares | -99.0% |
| 2012 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.76 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 308.5 hectares | +6385.1% |
| 2015 | 308.5 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,073 hectares | +247.8% |
| 2017 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1,073 hectares | +0.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1,073 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.58 million hectares, 0% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1,073 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.45 million hectares, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 498.03 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 790.11 hectares | 4.76 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 542.09 hectares | 4.76 hectares | 1,073 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,073 hectares | 1,073 hectares | 1,073 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
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More environment data for Mauritius
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 9.92 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 9.84 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.295 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land use over the long-term in Mauritius?
- Land use over the long-term in Mauritius was 1,073 hectares in 2025, according to HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest land use over the long-term recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 7,000 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest land use over the long-term recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 1000.
- How does Mauritius rank for land use over the long-term?
- Mauritius ranks 182nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is land use over the long-term rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 247.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius data come from?
- The figures come from HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Land use over the long-term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total grazingland area for each separate country over time.