Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate was 5.58 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
52nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
80.47 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-6.27 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
42
1983–2024

Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1983–2024

0204060801983200320241983: 53 % change on previous year1984: 38.5 % change on previous year1985: 60.5 % change on previous year1986: 41.2 % change on previous year1987: 22.5 % change on previous year1988: 0.817 % change on previous year1989: 80.5 % change on previous year1990: 34.6 % change on previous year1991: 28.1 % change on previous year1992: 13.7 % change on previous year1993: 44.3 % change on previous year1994: 29.6 % change on previous year1995: 41 % change on previous year1996: 50.3 % change on previous year1997: 59.6 % change on previous year1998: 59.4 % change on previous year1999: 68.7 % change on previous year2000: 71.6 % change on previous year2001: 33.7 % change on previous year2002: 27.2 % change on previous year2003: 22.4 % change on previous year2004: 23.9 % change on previous year2005: 23.1 % change on previous year2006: 21.7 % change on previous year2007: 40.1 % change on previous year2008: 21 % change on previous year2009: 14 % change on previous year2010: 2.4 % change on previous year2011: 7.3 % change on previous year2012: 17.5 % change on previous year2013: 16.6 % change on previous year2014: 4.7 % change on previous year2015: 6.7 % change on previous year2016: 10.9 % change on previous year2017: -0.396 % change on previous year2018: 1.3 % change on previous year2019: -2.4 % change on previous year2020: -6.3 % change on previous year2021: -0.747 % change on previous year2022: 9.9 % change on previous year2023: 5.9 % change on previous year2024: 5.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates is 5.58 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 80.47 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -6.27 % change on previous year, in 2020.

United Arab Emirates ranks 52nd of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 42.43 % change on previous year 0.8169 % change on previous year 80.47 % change on previous year 7
1990s 42.94 % change on previous year 13.74 % change on previous year 68.72 % change on previous year 10
2000s 29.88 % change on previous year 14.04 % change on previous year 71.59 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.46 % change on previous year -2.38 % change on previous year 17.46 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.87 % change on previous year -6.27 % change on previous year 9.86 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 49 South Africa 5.88 % change on previous year compare
  2. 50 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 5.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 51 Iran, Islamic Republic of 5.79 % change on previous year compare
  4. 53 Uzbekistan, Republic of 5.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 54 Macao Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 5.43 % change on previous year compare
  6. 55 Colombia 5.39 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 5.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 80.47 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -6.27 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 52nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Mobile cellular subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Mobile cellular subscriptions, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
259 places, 7,946 data points, 1981–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Mobile cellular subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.