Bank of Mauritius: The 'Financial Stability Report' Estimates Household Debt at Over Rs 281 Billion

The findings of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) Financial Stability Report for December 2025 are clear: household debt in Mauritius is increasingly on an upward trajectory. While there is currently no immediate systemic risk, leading indicators suggest a gradual weakening of the financial situation of households, in a context of budget tightening, higher interest rates, and consistently rising property prices.