Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Japan

Japan: Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre was 608.71 units per square kilometre in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
608.71 units per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
19th
of 212 countries
All-time high
608.71 units per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
0 units per square kilometre
in 1965
Years of data
51
1965–2023

Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Japan, 1965–2023

0200400600196519942023

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

Analysis

In 2023, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Japan stood at 608.71 units per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.

The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Japan peaked at 608.71 units per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 units per square kilometre, in 1965.

Japan ranks 19th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 1
1970s 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 6
1980s 0.3128 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 1.34 units per square kilometre 10
1990s 52.52 units per square kilometre 2.38 units per square kilometre 155.96 units per square kilometre 10
2000s 255.47 units per square kilometre 183.22 units per square kilometre 319.05 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 430.59 units per square kilometre 338.24 units per square kilometre 511.7 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 568.01 units per square kilometre 535.13 units per square kilometre 608.71 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 16 San Marino 683.33 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 17 Netherlands 673.15 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 18 Israel 655.88 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 20 El Salvador 547.24 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 21 Sri Lanka 528.35 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 22 Rwanda 517.35 units per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Japan?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Japan was 608.71 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 608.71 units per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 units per square kilometre in 1965.
How does Japan rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre?
Japan ranks 19th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Mobile cellular 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.

Mobile cellular subscriptions Γ· Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
Mobile cellular 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, 11,974 data points, 1965–2023
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Mobile cellular 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.