Telecommunications revenue in Mauritius

Mauritius: Telecommunications revenue was 2.4% in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)
2.4%
Change on year
down 31.1%
World rank
40th
of 51 countries
All-time high
4.4%
in 2005
All-time low
0.2%
in 1977
Years of data
32
1976–2010

Telecommunications revenue in Mauritius, 1976–2010

012341976199320101976: 0.237 % GDP1977: 0.221 % GDP1978: 0.277 % GDP1979: 0.349 % GDP1980: 0.41 % GDP1981: 0.43 % GDP1983: 0.526 % GDP1984: 0.627 % GDP1985: 0.551 % GDP1986: 0.474 % GDP1988: 1.4 % GDP1989: 0.718 % GDP1990: 1.1 % GDP1991: 1.3 % GDP1992: 1.5 % GDP1993: 1.7 % GDP1994: 2.5 % GDP1995: 2.6 % GDP1996: 2.6 % GDP1997: 2.7 % GDP1998: 2.9 % GDP1999: 2.8 % GDP2000: 3.2 % GDP2001: 3.2 % GDP2002: 3.4 % GDP2003: 3.2 % GDP2004: 3 % GDP2005: 4.4 % GDP2006: 3.5 % GDP2007: 3.3 % GDP2008: 3.5 % GDP2010: 2.4 % GDP

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in % GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for telecommunications revenue in Mauritius is 2.4%, measured in 2010.

That represents a change of down 31.1% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Mauritius peaked at 4.4% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1977.

Mauritius ranks 40th of 51 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
1970s 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 4
1980s 0.6% 0.4% 1.4% 8
1990s 2.2% 1.1% 2.9% 10
2000s 3.4% 3.0% 4.4% 9
2010s 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Mauritius?
Telecommunications revenue in Mauritius was 2.4% in 2010, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2005.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1977.
How does Mauritius rank for telecommunications revenue?
Mauritius ranks 40th out of 51 countries with data for 2010.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. 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, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Telecommunications revenue (% GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Telecommunications revenue (% GDP)
Unit
% GDP
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
57 places, 1,379 data points, 1965–2011
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Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.