Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Malaysia

Malaysia: Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled was 49.66 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
49.66 million
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
38th
of 213 countries
All-time high
50.14 million
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1960
Years of data
53
1960–2024

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

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Malaysia stood at 49.66 million.

That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Malaysia peaked at 50.14 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1960.

That places Malaysia 38th 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 9,495 0 39,419 10
1990s 1.10 million 86,620 2.99 million 10
2000s 16.75 million 5.12 million 30.14 million 10
2010s 41.67 million 33.86 million 44.93 million 10
2020s 47.74 million 43.72 million 50.14 million 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 35 Algeria 54.05 million compare
  2. 36 Poland 53.19 million compare
  3. 37 Ukraine 50.33 million compare
  4. 39 Iraq 46.08 million compare
  5. 40 Peru 42.64 million compare
  6. 41 Uganda 41.60 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 Malaysia?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in Malaysia was 49.66 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 50.14 million in 2023.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1960.
How does Malaysia rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled?
Malaysia ranks 38th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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.