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Share of the population using the Internet in Mauritius

Mauritius: Share of the population 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

Share of the population 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), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, share of the population using the internet in Mauritius stood at 73.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 63.6% over ten years.

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

That places Mauritius 124th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 121 Cape Verde 74.7% compare
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  3. 123 Egypt 74.6% compare
  4. 125 Indonesia 72.8% compare
  5. 126 Panama 72.8% compare
  6. 127 Antigua and Barbuda 72.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of the population using the internet in Mauritius?
Share of the population using the internet in Mauritius was 73.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of the population using the internet recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 79.5% in 2023.
What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Mauritius rank for share of the population using the internet?
Mauritius ranks 124th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of the population 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), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of the population using the Internet
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
208 places, 6,217 data points, 1990–2025
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