Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius

Mauritius: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 1.67 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
1.67 million
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
41st
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.67 million
in 2011
All-time low
6,047
in 1960
Years of data
40
1960–2011

Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius, 1960–2011

0500.0k1.0M1.5M1960198520111960: 6.0k1965: 9.2k1970: 11.2k1975: 15.4k1976: 15.5k1977: 16.8k1978: 19.9k1979: 22.5k1980: 23.6k1981: 24.9k1982: 29.2k1983: 31.6k1984: 35.3k1985: 39.6k1986: 41.8k1987: 47.4k1988: 49.9k1989: 52.6k1990: 57.8k1991: 66.5k1992: 82.3k1993: 111.0k1994: 135.1k1995: 159.9k1996: 204.7k1997: 265.3k1998: 305.8k1999: 359.2k2000: 460.9k2001: 579.2k2002: 665.3k2003: 810.6k2004: 901.6k2005: 1.0M2006: 1.1M2007: 1.3M2008: 1.4M2009: 1.5M2010: 1.6M2011: 1.7M

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

Analysis

In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius stood at 1.67 million. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 188.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius peaked at 1.67 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6,047, in 1960.

Mauritius ranks 41st of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7,624 6,047 9,200 2
1970s 16,893 11,211 22,456 6
1980s 37,592 23,627 52,595 10
1990s 174,764 57,754 359,218 10
2000s 970,981 460,885 1.46 million 10
2010s 1.62 million 1.58 million 1.67 million 2

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 38 Burundi 1.94 million compare
  2. 39 Central African Republic 1.83 million compare
  3. 40 Gabon 1.82 million compare
  4. 42 Gambia 1.45 million compare
  5. 43 Lesotho 1.27 million compare
  6. 44 Eswatini 842,365 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius was 1.67 million in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
What is the highest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 1.67 million in 2011.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 6,047 in 1960.
How does Mauritius rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
Mauritius ranks 41st out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 188.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 2,189 data points, 1960–2011
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.