Landline phone subscriptions in Mauritius

Mauritius: Landline phone subscriptions was 468,800 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
468,800
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
88th
of 212 countries
All-time high
478,700
in 2020
All-time low
6,047
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Landline phone subscriptions in Mauritius, 1960–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for landline phone subscriptions in Mauritius is 468,800, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions in Mauritius peaked at 478,700 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6,047, in 1960.

That places Mauritius 88th out of 212 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
1960s 7,624 6,047 9,200 10
1970s 14,620 11,211 22,456 10
1980s 37,592 23,627 52,595 10
1990s 149,263 55,554 257,099 10
2000s 342,181 280,885 375,160 10
2010s 392,220 349,100 458,700 10
2020s 468,500 462,100 478,700 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is landline phone subscriptions in Mauritius?
Landline phone subscriptions in Mauritius was 468,800 in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 478,700 in 2020.
What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 6,047 in 1960.
How does Mauritius rank for landline phone subscriptions?
Mauritius ranks 88th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is landline phone subscriptions rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Landline phone subscriptions
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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