Foreign Workers: A Silent Indicator of Economic Changes

Behind the figure of over 61,000 legally employed foreign workers in Mauritius by 2025 lies a deeper reality than mere reliance on international labor. This data, published by the Ministry of Labor, outlines the contours of an economy in transformation, where structural needs are redefining the job market.

As of October 31, 2025, Mauritius had precisely 61,076 holders of work or occupation permits.