Gender Statistics - Year 2017
Highlights
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Diabetes mellitus was the leading cause of death, accounting for around 25% of deaths among women and 22% among men. |
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| (iii) |
More women than men are enrolled in tertiary institutions, but there are fewer women in research (PhD, MPhil and Doctor of Business Administration). |
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| (iv) |
Working women are more likely than men to be employees and contributing family workers, but less likely to be heading a business. |
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| (v) |
Employed women work on average five hours less than men. |
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| (vi) |
In spite of being fewer in the labour force, women are more numerous among the unemployed. |
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| (vii) |
Unemployed women are generally more qualified than their male counterparts. |
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| (viii) |
Average income tends to be lower for women than men – Rs 16,800 against Rs 22,300 monthly in 2017. |
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| (ix) |
The proportion of women in the most senior positions in government services (Senior Chief Executive, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Director, Manager, Judge and Magistrate) increased from 20% in 1997 to 37% in 2017. |
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| (x) |
Women are more likely to be victims of domestic violence than men. |
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| (xi) |
Men are more likely to be victims of homicides and assaults, while women are more prone to sexual offences. |
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| (xii) |
Men are more likely than women to participate in sports as high level athletes. |
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Statistics Mauritius
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
