Safest cities in Mauritius
1 city with 100k+ population · data updated 2026-09-04
What official travel advice warns about
Terrorism
- Terrorism in MauritiusAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in Mauritius, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Crime
- Protecting yourself and your belongingsYou can take steps to reduce your personal risk by:
Laws and cultural differences
- Personal IDPolice may occasionally ask to see your ID, such as your passport or driving licence.
- Cigarette paperIt’s illegal to possess or import cigarette papers.
- Illegal drugsIllegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.
- Police investigationsIf you’re under police investigation, you’ll be provisionally charged and not allowed to leave the country without consent from a judge. It can take up to 2 years for the authorities to decide whether to issue a formal charge. You’re not allowed to renew your occupation or resident’s permit if you’re provisionally charged with a crime. If you…
- LGBT+ travellersSame-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in October 2023. Mauritius is a relatively conservative society and local attitudes to the LGBT+ community vary across the country. LGBT+ people still face discrimination, and verbal and physical confrontation cannot be ruled out.
Outdoor activities and adventure tourism
- Water sportsIf you’re taking part in any kind of water sports, make sure the:
Transport risks
- Road travelIf you are planning to drive in Mauritius, see information on driving abroad.
- Driving conditionsAccidents are common in Mauritius. Motorbikes are slow and often do not use headlights at night.
- Sea travelThere is still a significant risk of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, where piracy has been reduced but not prevented. Pirates can attack up to 1,000 nautical miles from the Somali coast or more.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
- Tropical cyclonesThe tropical cyclone season in Mauritius usually runs from November to May.
- LandslidesSome areas are prone to landslides, especially during cyclones and torrential rains. Mauritius Meteorological Services has 5-stage landslide warnings. Local authorities may organise evacuations of threatened areas.
Headings and opening lines from the UK FCDO “Safety and security” travel advice for Mauritius, updated 2026-06-15 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Read the full advice on gov.uk →
Country figures
- Homicide rate
- 2.67 /100k2024
- Income inequality
- Gini 36.82017
- Human development
- HDI 0.8062023
- Income
- $37,000/yrGNI per capita PPP
- Road deaths
- 12.2 /100kWHO, 2019
- Political stability
- 79/100WGI, 2024 · higher = more stable
- Rule of law
- 68/100WGI, 2024
- Corruption perceptions
- 48/100Transparency Intl, 2025 · higher = cleaner
- Natural-hazard risk
- 2.0/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Women, Peace & Security
- 0.68GIWPS, 2025 · 0-1, higher = better
- Air quality
- 14.1 µg/m³PM2.5, 2023 · WHO guideline is 5
- Safe drinking water
- no dataof population · WHO/UNICEF JMP
- Healthcare capacity
- 1.4 doctors /1k3.8 hospital beds per 1,000
Natural hazards
- Cyclone
- 7.8/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Tsunami
- 4.5/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
Hazard types scoring under 1 out of 10 are not listed.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Mauritius (as of 2025).
How Mauritius compares
| Measure | Mauritius | World median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.7 /100k | 2.4 /100k | +0.3 /100k — better for World median |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 36.8 | 35.2 | +1.6 — better for World median |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.806 | 0.763 | +0.043 — better for Mauritius |
| Road deaths | 12.2 /100k | 15.4 /100k | −3.2 /100k — better for Mauritius |
| Rule of law | 68/100 | 52/100 | +16/100 — better for Mauritius |
| Corruption perceptions | 48/100 | 39/100 | +9/100 — better for Mauritius |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 14.1 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ | −5.6 µg/m³ — better for Mauritius |
| Natural-hazard risk | 2.0/10 | 3.8/10 | −1.8/10 — better for Mauritius |
| Measure | Mauritius | Africa median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.7 /100k | 4.7 /100k | −2.0 /100k — better for Mauritius |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 36.8 | 38.5 | −1.7 — better for Mauritius |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.806 | 0.560 | +0.246 — better for Mauritius |
| Road deaths | 12.2 /100k | 28.2 /100k | −16.0 /100k — better for Mauritius |
| Rule of law | 68/100 | 42/100 | +26/100 — better for Mauritius |
| Corruption perceptions | 48/100 | 30/100 | +18/100 — better for Mauritius |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 14.1 µg/m³ | 27.7 µg/m³ | −13.6 µg/m³ — better for Mauritius |
| Natural-hazard risk | 2.0/10 | 5.3/10 | −3.3/10 — better for Mauritius |
Medians, not means, so one extreme country cannot drag the reference value. Each row compares only the countries that have a published figure for that measure, and differences are plain arithmetic between stored values.
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