Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre was 46.86 units per square kilometre in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
46.86 units per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
30th
of 47 countries
All-time high
46.86 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 Least developed countries, 1965–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Least developed countries stood at 46.86 units per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 90.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Least developed countries peaked at 46.86 units per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 units per square kilometre, in 1965.

Least developed countries ranks 30th of 47 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 0.0087 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0.0433 units per square kilometre 10
2000s 3.67 units per square kilometre 0.099 units per square kilometre 12.09 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 27.65 units per square kilometre 15.65 units per square kilometre 37.97 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 43.2 units per square kilometre 39.93 units per square kilometre 46.86 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 27 Philippines 451.89 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 28 Antigua and Barbuda 423.14 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 29 Viet Nam 419.4 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 30 Lebanon 415.62 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 31 Cayman Islands 415.57 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 32 Qatar 409.19 units per square kilometre compare
  7. 33 Belgium 396.38 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 Least developed countries?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Least developed countries was 46.86 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 46.86 units per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was 0 units per square kilometre in 1965.
How does Least developed countries rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre?
Least developed countries ranks 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 90.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries 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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How this figure is calculated

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.