Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre was 52.77 units per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
52.77 units per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
143rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
52.77 units per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
0 units per square kilometre
in 1965
Years of data
49
1965–2022

Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1965–2022

0204060196519932022

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

Analysis

In 2022, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea stood at 52.77 units per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 273.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea peaked at 52.77 units per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 units per square kilometre, in 1965.

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 143rd of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 10
1990s 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 10
2000s 0.0575 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0.5752 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 21.46 units per square kilometre 3.59 units per square kilometre 35.32 units per square kilometre 9
2020s 50.81 units per square kilometre 49.83 units per square kilometre 52.77 units per square kilometre 3

Countries ranked near Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

  1. 140 Guinea 57.38 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 141 Tajikistan 57.06 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 142 Lesotho 52.8 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 144 Palau 52.17 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 145 Samoa 48.32 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 146 Estonia 48.06 units per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was 52.77 units per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 52.77 units per square kilometre in 2022.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0 units per square kilometre in 1965.
How does Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre?
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ranks 143rd out of 212 countries with data for 2022.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 273.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 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, per square kilometre in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Statizoid, drawing on Statizoid (derived). Retrieved 18 August 2026, from https://infrastructure.statizoid.com/stat/mobile-cellular-subscriptions-per-square-kilometre/korea-dem-people-s-rep/

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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 ÷ 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
Last refreshed

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.