Online Bill Payments Statistics in Mauritius (2026)
In 2024, 23.2% of adults in Mauritius paid bills online or from a mobile phone, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 18.9% in 2021 to 23.2% in 2024 (+4.3 percentage points). Mauritius ranks #9 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #75 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 23.2% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Mauritius as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +4.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 18.9% in 2021 to 23.2% in 2024 (+4.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 6.9% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 6.9% in 2017 to 23.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 23.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Mauritius.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #9 of 36 (2024)
- Mauritius ranks 9 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #75 of 142 (2024)
- Mauritius ranks 75 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 16% (2024)
- Mauritius (23.2%) is above the average of 16% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 16.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Mauritius, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 29.9% (2024)
- Value for men in Mauritius, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −13.2 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 16.6% for women and 29.9% for men — 13.2 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 24.8% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Mauritius in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +1.6 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (24.8%) are 1.6 percentage points above the national figure (23.2%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 14.2% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Mauritius in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −9 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (14.2%) are 9 percentage points below the national figure (23.2%).
- Internet use in Mauritius (2024)
- 73.3% (2024)
- 73.3% of the population in Mauritius used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 1.2 million (2024)
- Mauritius had a population of 1.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.2% | +4.3 pp |
| 2021 | 18.9% | +12.0 pp |
| 2017 | 6.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mauritius paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
23.2% of adults in Mauritius paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Mauritius compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Mauritius ranks 9 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 23.2% versus a regional average of 16% (latest values per country).
Where does Mauritius rank globally on online bill payments?
Mauritius ranks 75 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online bill payments in Mauritius?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 16.6% for women and 29.9% for men, a gap of 13.2 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the online bill payments data for Mauritius?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Mauritius.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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