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United Arab Emirates: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)

In , United Arab Emirates's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) was 203.21.

That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 123.94 . United Arab Emirates ranks #4 globally out of 151 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 17.

Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.CEL.SETS.P2) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

United Arab Emirates Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) trend

Highlights

Peak
220.41
Trough
110.19
1-year change
+1.9%
5-year change
-2.8%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
-0.5%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)
203.2064
199.4238
195.6246
186.3009
194.4678
209.0332
214.8421
214.7013
220.4116
206.8394

About Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)

Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the PSTN using cellular technology. The indicator includes (and is split into) the number of postpaid subscriptions, and the number of active prepaid accounts (i.e. that have been used during the last three months). The indicator applies to all mobile cellular subscriptions that offer voice communications. It excludes subscriptions via data cards or USB modems, subscriptions to public mobile data services, private trunked mobile radio, telepoint, radio paging and telemetry services.

Indicator code: IT.CEL.SETS.P2Category: Technology

Frequently asked questions

What was United Arab Emirates's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) was 203.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #4 out of 151 countries reporting Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people).
How does United Arab Emirates's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) in 2024 was 123.94, so United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 17.
What is Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) and how is it measured?
Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the PSTN using cellular technology. The indicator includes (and is split into) the number of postpaid subscriptions, and the number of active prepaid accounts (i.e. that have been used during the last three months). The indicator applies to all mobile cellular subscriptions that offer voice communications. It excludes subscriptions via data cards or USB modems, subscriptions to public mobile data services, private trunked mobile radio, telepoint, radio paging and telemetry services.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.CEL.SETS.P2), CC BY 4.0.