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More connections than people
One hundred subscriptions does not mean everyone has a phone.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE CHART
The story behind the numbers
Mobile subscription counts can exceed population because people hold multiple SIM cards and devices. This is a measure of active connections, not unique people. The comparison highlights the scale of mobile networks while keeping that distinction explicit.
THE TAKEAWAY
One hundred subscriptions does not mean everyone has a phone.
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Active mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 people. Multiple subscriptions are possible.
Data behind the visual
This selected comparison includes 30 economies with observations in 2024 shown in per 100 people.
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 203.2 |
| South Africa | 179.3 |
| South Korea | 172.5 |
| Thailand | 160.6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 159.5 |
| Sweden | 140.7 |
| Argentina | 140.2 |
| Poland | 138 |
| Italy | 132.6 |
| China | 131.8 |
| Germany | 129.2 |
| Netherlands | 128.5 |
| Vietnam | 127.6 |
| Kenya | 126.5 |
| Indonesia | 122.5 |
| United Kingdom | 121.6 |
| Mexico | 116.5 |
| Philippines | 115.3 |
| United States | 113.2 |
| Australia | 112.6 |
| Norway | 109.3 |
| Bangladesh | 108.1 |
| Türkiye | 107.8 |
| Brazil | 101.9 |
| Egypt | 97.1 |
| Canada | 94.1 |
| India | 79.4 |
| Pakistan | 76.9 |
| Nigeria | 70.8 |
| Ethiopia | 65.1 |
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