Global Number of Fixed Telephone Subscriptions Share by Country (Units)

The global number of fixed telephone subscriptions is predominantly driven by China, holding 22.18% of the market share. The United States follows with 10.83%, while Japan accounts for 7.62%. Germany and France round out the leading countries with 4.71% and 4.69%, respectively. Notable trends include a significant decline in Russia (-7.92%), Brazil (-7.71%), and Belgium (-8.14%). On the upswing, countries like Egypt (9.61%), Uzbekistan (13.5%), and Mexico (5.65%) show robust growth.

Future trends to watch include the gradual decline in fixed telephone subscriptions in technologically advanced nations, driven by the continued shift toward mobile and internet-based communication solutions. Developing countries might exhibit steady growth as they expand telecommunications infrastructure. Keep an eye on regulatory changes, technological advancements, and demographic shifts that could influence these dynamics.

# 10 Countries Percent Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 China 22.18 2023 -8.12% -7.22% View data
2 2 United States 10.83 2023 -5.07% -4.65% View data
3 3 Japan 7.62 2023 +0.74% -0.73% View data
4 4 Germany 4.71 2023 -1.9% -2.29% View data
5 5 France 4.69 2023 -0.28% -0.26% View data
6 6 India 3.71 2023 +8.55% +6.38% View data
7 7 United Kingdom 3.66 2023 -1.47% -1.4% View data
8 8 Iran 3.65 2023 -0.11% -0.78% View data
9 9 Mexico 3.55 2023 +4.82% +5.65% View data
10 10 Brazil 3.19 2023 -5.9% -7.71% View data