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Individuals using the Internet in Mauritius

Mauritius: Individuals using the Internet was 73.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
73.3%
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
124th
of 208 countries
All-time high
79.5%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Mauritius, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.184 % of population1997: 0.476 % of population1998: 2.6 % of population1999: 4.7 % of population2000: 7.3 % of population2001: 8.8 % of population2002: 10.3 % of population2003: 12.2 % of population2004: 13.7 % of population2005: 15.2 % of population2006: 16.7 % of population2007: 20.2 % of population2008: 21.8 % of population2009: 22.5 % of population2010: 28.3 % of population2011: 35 % of population2012: 35.4 % of population2013: 40.1 % of population2014: 44.8 % of population2015: 50.1 % of population2016: 52.2 % of population2017: 55.4 % of population2018: 58.6 % of population2019: 61.7 % of population2020: 67.7 % of population2021: 71.6 % of population2022: 75.5 % of population2023: 79.5 % of population2024: 73.3 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Mauritius is 73.3%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and up 63.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Mauritius peaked at 79.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Mauritius ranks 124th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.6% 0.0% 4.7% 5
2000s 14.9% 7.3% 22.5% 10
2010s 46.2% 28.3% 61.7% 10
2020s 73.5% 67.7% 79.5% 5

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  5. 126 Panama 72.8% compare
  6. 127 Antigua and Barbuda 72.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Mauritius?
Individuals using the internet in Mauritius was 73.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 79.5% in 2023.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Mauritius rank for individuals using the internet?
Mauritius ranks 124th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.