Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius
Mauritius: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 1.67 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius, 1960–2011
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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,047 | — |
| 1965 | 9,200 | +52.1% |
| 1970 | 11,211 | +21.9% |
| 1975 | 15,434 | +37.7% |
| 1976 | 15,500 | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 16,814 | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 19,943 | +18.6% |
| 1979 | 22,456 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 23,627 | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 24,890 | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 29,232 | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 31,575 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 35,346 | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 39,589 | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 41,828 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 47,355 | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 49,883 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 52,595 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 57,754 | +9.8% |
| 1991 | 66,522 | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 82,334 | +23.8% |
| 1993 | 110,963 | +34.8% |
| 1994 | 135,149 | +21.8% |
| 1995 | 159,920 | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 204,704 | +28.0% |
| 1997 | 265,262 | +29.6% |
| 1998 | 305,815 | +15.3% |
| 1999 | 359,218 | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 460,885 | +28.3% |
| 2001 | 579,189 | +25.7% |
| 2002 | 665,324 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 810,607 | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 901,553 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 1.01 million | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 1.13 million | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 1.29 million | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 1.40 million | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 1.46 million | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 1.58 million | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 1.67 million | +5.7% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1.67 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.44 million, 68% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1.67 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 40% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Mauritius
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 2.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 172.68 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 468,800 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 36.88 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.3763 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 468,800 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.76 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.