Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Ireland

Ireland: Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre was 17.08 units per square kilometre in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
17.08 units per square kilometre
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
72nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
32.79 units per square kilometre
in 2007
All-time low
1.61 units per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Ireland, 1961–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 17.08 units per square kilometre for fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in 2023.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 42.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Ireland peaked at 32.79 units per square kilometre in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.61 units per square kilometre, in 1961.

That places Ireland 72nd out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.04 units per square kilometre 1.61 units per square kilometre 2.4 units per square kilometre 9
1970s 4.49 units per square kilometre 3.4 units per square kilometre 6.33 units per square kilometre 10
1980s 10 units per square kilometre 7.01 units per square kilometre 13.3 units per square kilometre 10
1990s 19.13 units per square kilometre 14.27 units per square kilometre 25.21 units per square kilometre 10
2000s 29.73 units per square kilometre 26.59 units per square kilometre 32.79 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 28.32 units per square kilometre 25.66 units per square kilometre 30.16 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 19.49 units per square kilometre 17.08 units per square kilometre 24.37 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 69 Guatemala 18.11 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 70 Iran 17.89 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 71 North Macedonia 17.77 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 73 Poland 16 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 74 Czechia 15.57 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 75 Philippines 15.52 units per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Ireland?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Ireland was 17.08 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 32.79 units per square kilometre in 2007.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.61 units per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Ireland rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre?
Ireland ranks 72nd out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Fixed telephone subscriptions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Fixed telephone subscriptions Γ· Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre
Unit
units per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
259 places, 13,559 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

Fixed telephone subscriptions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.