Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Kenya

Kenya: Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled was 71.38 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
71.38 million
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
27th
of 213 countries
All-time high
71.38 million
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1960
Years of data
53
1960–2024

Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Kenya, 1960–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

Kenya recorded 71.38 million for mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in 2024. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.

The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 112.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Kenya peaked at 71.38 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1960.

That places Kenya 27th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1960s 0 0 0 2
1970s 0 0 0 6
1980s 0 0 0 10
1990s 5,064 0 23,757 10
2000s 6.50 million 127,404 19.36 million 10
2010s 37.28 million 24.97 million 54.56 million 10
2020s 66.07 million 61.41 million 71.38 million 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 24 United Kingdom 84.10 million compare
  2. 25 Italy 78.67 million compare
  3. 26 France 77.53 million compare
  4. 28 Argentina 64.08 million compare
  5. 29 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 63.96 million compare
  6. 30 Spain 62.41 million compare

See the full ranking of 260 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Kenya?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Kenya was 71.38 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 71.38 million in 2024.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1960.
How does Kenya rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled?
Kenya ranks 27th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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How this figure is calculated

Mobile cellular subscriptions with 80 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement β€” these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Indicator
Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
260 places, 13,119 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Mobile cellular subscriptions with 80 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement β€” these are filled holes, not forecasts.