🇲🇺 Mauritius
Mauritius (Other territories) has a population of 1,243,741 (2025), ranking 157 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Mauritius: $12,991 /inh. (2025), ranking 95 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Mauritius, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Mauritius, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): External debt (116/121), Diabetes prevalence (191/207), Budget balance (145/158).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $8,168 /inh. | 2021 | 64 of 184 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.3 % | 2025 | 72 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $33,667 /inh. | 2025 | 77 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $14,040 /inh. | 2025 | 82 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $12,991 /inh. | 2025 | 95 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.2 % | 2025 | 107 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $41.9B | 2025 | 141 of 201 |
| GDP | $16.2B | 2025 | 144 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 182 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 142.3 % | 2025 | 10 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 9 % | 2025 | 66 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 4.9 % | 2025 | 75 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 46 LCU/$ | 2025 | 81 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.7 % | 2025 | 117 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.9 % | 2025 | 125 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 74.7 % | 2025 | 36 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 20.6 % | 2025 | 74 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.6 % | 2025 | 106 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.2 % | 2025 | 111 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.5 % | 2025 | 113 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 17.4 % | 2025 | 121 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 17.8 % | 2025 | 130 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 4.7 % | 2025 | 131 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 74.9 % | 2025 | 29 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 139.9 % | 2025 | 29 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 65 % | 2025 | 37 of 192 |
| Services exports | $4.2B | 2024 | 101 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $2.3B | 2025 | 142 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 1.2 % | 2024 | 155 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -7 % | 2024 | 157 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 5 % | 2025 | 43 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.6 % | 2023 | 104 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $804.4M | 2025 | 108 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $518M | 2020 | 109 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.9 % | 2024 | 110 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 316,000 arr. | 2020 | 150 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 20.5 % | 2024 | 49 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 29.1 % | 2023 | 62 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 57.1 % | 2019 | 63 of 109 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 26.7 % | 2024 | 66 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2024 | 102 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 14.2 % | 2025 | 116 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -8.1 % | 2024 | 145 of 158 |
| Military spending | 0.1 % | 2025 | 161 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 55 % | 2025 | 36 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 72 % | 2025 | 40 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.2 months | 2024 | 73 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $10.3B | 2025 | 80 of 180 |
| External debt | 123.2 % | 2024 | 116 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 63.9 % | 2025 | 65 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 68.4 % | 2025 | 72 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 11.2 % | 2025 | 87 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 21.1 % | 2024 | 97 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4.6 % | 2025 | 111 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 19.9 % | 2025 | 130 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 17.7 % | 2025 | 145 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 71.3 % | 2025 | 18 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.2 % | 2024 | 20 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 14.1 % | 2025 | 71 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 36.9 yrs | 2023 | 79 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 85 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.9 % | 2025 | 85 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.1 % | 2025 | 129 of 213 |
| Population | 1,243,741 inhab. | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Urban population | 39 % | 2025 | 173 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 174 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.5 % | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 40.2 per 100 | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 10 per 1,000 | 2024 | 38 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 12.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 76 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.6 yrs | 2023 | 95 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 10.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 97 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 15.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 101 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 17.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 102 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 13.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 105 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 77.4 yrs | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.8 yrs | 2024 | 115 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.4 yrs | 2024 | 119 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 149 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.44 children/woman | 2024 | 163 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.16 % | 2025 | 181 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles vaccination | 98 % | 2024 | 20 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.9 % | 2024 | 46 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 3.8 per 1,000 | 2023 | 49 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 13 per 100,000 | 2024 | 67 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.4 % | 2024 | 81 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 4.9 % | 2024 | 84 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.05 per 1,000 | 2022 | 98 of 196 |
| Physicians | 1.44 per 1,000 | 2022 | 103 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 5.6 % | 2023 | 114 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 0.3 % | 2024 | 116 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 45.2 % | 2023 | 150 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 2.5 % | 2024 | 49 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.5 L/person | 2024 | 55 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 16 % | 2024 | 75 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 17.7 % | 2024 | 76 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 21.1 % | 2024 | 85 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 170.5 cm | 2014 | 101 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 26.2 % | 2024 | 102 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 32.8 % | 2024 | 103 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 107 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 24.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 124 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 157.2 cm | 2014 | 138 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 20.1 % | 2024 | 191 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Hindus | 48.3 % | 2020 | 3 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.4 % | 2020 | 43 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.64 | 2003 | 52 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 17.5 % | 2020 | 61 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.45 | 2003 | 84 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.46 | 2003 | 93 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 32.9 % | 2020 | 126 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.8 % | 2020 | 135 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 2.3 % | 2024 | 145 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.2 % | 2020 | 149 of 192 |
| Majority religion | No absolute majority | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.5 % | 2017 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.9 % | 2017 | 57 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.2 % | 2017 | 78 of 169 |
| Gini index | 36.8 | 2017 | 98 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 622.9 inh./km² | 2024 | 12 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 177 km | 2026 | 140 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 2,000 km² | 2024 | 171 of 212 |
| Total area | 2,010 km² | 2024 | 173 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -20.3 ° | 2026 | 212 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,041 mm | 2022 | 32 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.7 % | 2015 | 78 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,179 m³/inh. | 2022 | 100 of 181 |
| Highest point | 828 m | 2026 | 173 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 35.3 % | 2024 | 20 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 40.9 % | 2024 | 92 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 19.1 % | 2024 | 132 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 5 % | 2025 | 177 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.92 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.85 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.58 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.48 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.74 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.87 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.92 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.89 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.66 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 50 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.87 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 66 of 174 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.59 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.93 | 2025 | 39 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.85 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.86 | 2025 | 49 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.93 | 2025 | 49 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.79 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.68 | 2025 | 55 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 51 pts | 2024 | 57 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.61 | 2025 | 64 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.36 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.65 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.39 | 2025 | 74 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,959 | 2025 | 67 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 17.9 % | 2025 | 138 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 8.3 % | 2025 | 166 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 82.3 /100 | 2025 | 45 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2.3 pts | 2025 | 82 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Higher for same-sex couples | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.3 per 100,000 | 2022 | 87 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 12.5 % | 2014 | 50 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.7 % | 2021 | 53 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 19.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 88 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 66 per 100,000 | 2023 | 109 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 31.1 % | 2014 | 123 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 27.7 % | 2018 | 30 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 40 % | 2018 | 37 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60.5 yrs | 2026 | 45 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60.5 yrs | 2026 | 59 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 74.7 % | 2021 | 70 of 210 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $753 | 2024 | 71 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $323 | 2024 | 76 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.8 /10 | 2024 | 103 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Mauritius?
Mauritius has about 1,243,741 inhabitants (2025), ranking 157 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Mauritius?
GDP per capita is $12,991 /inh. (2025): Mauritius ranks 95 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Mauritius?
Annual inflation is 3.7 % (2025); Mauritius ranks 117 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Mauritius?
The unemployment rate is 5.6 % (2025); Mauritius ranks 106 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where do the figures on Mauritius come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.