Mauritius—Internet Users (%)
Category: TechnologySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #117 of 191Updated July 2026
Latest Value
79.5%
2023
YoY Change
+5.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#117
of 191 countries
Maximum
79.5%
2023
Minimum
7.3%
2000
CAGR
+11.0%
24 years
Last
79.5%
Previous
75.5%
Highest
79.5%
Lowest
7.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mauritius's internet users (%) was 79.5% in 2023, ranking #117 out of 191 countries. This represents a +5.3% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 79.5% (2023) and the lowest was 7.3% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.5% | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 75.5% | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 71.6% | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 67.7% | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 61.7% | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 58.6% | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 55.4% | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 52.2% | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 50.1% | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 44.8% | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 40.1% | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 35.4% | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 35.0% | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 28.3% | +25.9% |
| 2009 | 22.5% | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 21.8% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 20.2% | +21.1% |
| 2006 | 16.7% | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 15.2% | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 13.7% | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 12.2% | +18.9% |
| 2002 | 10.3% | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 8.8% | +20.6% |
| 2000 | 7.3% |
Top Countries — Internet Users (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Denmark | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 99.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Monaco | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Norway | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Liechtenstein | 98.3% | 2024 |
| 10 | Iceland | 98.2% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), uri: https://datahub.itu.int/.