Mauritius Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Mauritius's mobile subscriptions was 177.77 in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's mobile subscriptions stood at 177.77 in 2025, a rise of +12.51 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 177.77 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 15th globally.
Mauritius’ mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 177.77 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the island nation at the 15th‑highest position worldwide. The dramatic increase, which began in the late 1980s after the trough of 0.00 recorded in 1989, reflects sustained investment in telecommunications infrastructure and the rapid diffusion of smart‑phone technology across the population. By 2025 the country’s subscription rate marginally exceeds that of Singapore (182.94) and closely tracks Andorra (175.74), while remaining slightly below Seychelles (183.58) and Korea (172.38). The 53‑year coverage span underscores a consistent upward trajectory, with each successive year adding new users as network coverage expands to rural areas and data‑intensive services become more affordable. Continued rollout of 5G networks and policies encouraging competition among mobile operators are likely to sustain the high subscription density, though saturation could temper growth unless new services generate additional demand.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 183.32 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 177.77 | - | - |
| 2025 | 177.77 | +12.51 | #15 |
| 2023 | 165.26 | +0.95 | #17 |
| 2022 | 164.31 | +10.26 | #15 |
| 2021 | 154.05 | +4.98 | #16 |
| 2020 | 149.07 | +3.95 | #17 |
| 2019 | 145.12 | −3.70 | #23 |
| 2018 | 148.82 | +6.29 | #15 |
| 2017 | 142.53 | +2.10 | #27 |
| 2016 | 140.42 | +4.05 | #30 |
| 2015 | 136.37 | +8.51 | #40 |
| 2014 | 127.86 | +9.07 | #54 |
| 2013 | 118.79 | +3.54 | #70 |
| 2012 | 115.25 | +14.64 | #78 |
| 2011 | 100.61 | +7.77 | #99 |
| 2010 | 92.84 | +7.87 | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's mobile subscriptions was 177.77 in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's mobile subscriptions peaked at 177.77 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Mauritius was 0.00 in 1960.
Mauritius ranks 15th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 177.77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Mauritius in 2025 was 177.77. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Mauritius Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}