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United Kingdom: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)

In , United Kingdom's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) was 121.64.

That's down 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 123.94 . United Kingdom ranks #72 globally out of 151 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #28 of 46.

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

Trend (2006–2024)

United Kingdom Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) trend

Highlights

Peak
122.78
Trough
114.79
1-year change
-0.9%
5-year change
+1.2%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+0.6%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)
121.6433
122.7815
119.8340
117.8874
117.3049
120.2501
118.1844
119.2067
119.7866
121.2117

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 Kingdom's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) was 121.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) fell 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #72 out of 151 countries reporting Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people).
How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #28 of 46.
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.