Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius

Mauritius: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 42.8% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
42.8%
Change on year
up 62.1%
World rank
54th
of 61 countries
All-time high
42.8%
in 2020
All-time low
3.5%
in 2008
Years of data
6
2008–2020

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius, 2008–2020

0102030402008201420202008: 3.5 %2010: 3.6 %2012: 7.1 %2014: 10.7 %2018: 26.4 %2020: 42.8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2020, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius stood at 42.8%. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 62.1% on the previous year and up 1,088.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius peaked at 42.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2008.

That places Mauritius 54th out of 61 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), both sexes (%) in Mauritius, 2008 to 2020.
Year % Change
2008 3.5%
2010 3.6% +2.9%
2012 7.1% +97.2%
2014 10.7% +50.7%
2018 26.4% +146.7%
2020 42.8% +62.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 1
2010s 11.9% 3.6% 26.4% 4
2020s 42.8% 42.8% 42.8% 1

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  4. 54 Qatar 42.8% compare
  5. 56 Colombia 35.0% compare
  6. 57 Ireland 30.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Mauritius was 42.8% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 42.8% in 2020.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2008.
How does Mauritius rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Mauritius ranks 54th out of 61 countries with data for 2020.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,088.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
61 places, 831 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release