Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Malaysia

Malaysia: Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre was 152.6 units per square kilometre in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
152.6 units per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
75th
of 212 countries
All-time high
152.6 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 Malaysia, 1965–2023

050100150196519942023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Malaysia is 152.6 units per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Malaysia peaked at 152.6 units per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 units per square kilometre, in 1965.

That places Malaysia 75th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 0.0289 units per square kilometre 0 units per square kilometre 0.12 units per square kilometre 10
1990s 3.36 units per square kilometre 0.2636 units per square kilometre 9.1 units per square kilometre 10
2000s 50.98 units per square kilometre 15.59 units per square kilometre 91.75 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 126.83 units per square kilometre 103.06 units per square kilometre 136.75 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 143.82 units per square kilometre 133.08 units per square kilometre 152.6 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 72 Slovak Republic 158.65 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 73 Cyprus 155.14 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 74 Sao Tome and Principe 152.6 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 76 Ghana 146.72 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 77 Cabo Verde 146.49 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 78 Benin 145.21 units per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

More infrastructure data for Malaysia

All data for Malaysia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Malaysia?
Mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre in Malaysia was 152.6 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 152.6 units per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 units per square kilometre in 1965.
How does Malaysia rank for mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre?
Malaysia ranks 75th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is mobile cellular subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. 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, 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
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.