Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled was 84.10 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
84.10 million
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
24th
of 213 countries
All-time high
84.33 million
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1960
Years of data
53
1960–2024

Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in United Kingdom, 1960–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in United Kingdom stood at 84.10 million.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 7.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in United Kingdom peaked at 84.33 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1960.

That places United Kingdom 24th 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 200,500 0 975,000 10
1990s 7.40 million 1.11 million 27.18 million 10
2000s 61.37 million 43.45 million 76.48 million 10
2010s 78.62 million 76.73 million 80.70 million 10
2020s 81.78 million 79.01 million 84.33 million 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 21 Korea 89.22 million compare
  2. 22 Tanzania 86.77 million compare
  3. 23 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 85.95 million compare
  4. 25 Italy 78.67 million compare
  5. 26 France 77.53 million compare
  6. 27 Kenya 71.38 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 United Kingdom?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled in United Kingdom was 84.10 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 84.33 million in 2023.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1960.
How does United Kingdom rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled?
United Kingdom ranks 24th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, gaps filled rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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
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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.