Social Security: Mauritius Faces the Growing Burden of Pensions

Amid an aging population and increasing social pressures, a system impacting over 500,000 people is under scrutiny. The latest statistics from the Ministry of Social Security, published on August 14, 2025, confirm a reality shaping the socio-economic future of the country: the number of recipients of both contributory and non-contributory pensions continues to rise, illustrating a significant trend.