In 2023, China led with 206.62 million fixed telephone subscriptions, followed by the United States at 121.53 million. Japan and Germany had 64.025 million and 44.31 million respectively, while Brazil recorded 41.847 million subscriptions. These top five countries account for a significant portion of global fixed phone lines, albeit showing a subtle decrease from previous years due to rising mobile and internet communication preferences.
Year-on-year comparisons reveal minor declines as consumer behaviors shift towards digital communication solutions.
Future trends suggest a continued decline in fixed telephone subscriptions, with nations prioritizing investments in digital infrastructure and mobile connectivity over maintaining traditional landline networks.
Top countries in Top Countries by Fixed Telephone Subscriptions
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 206,620,000 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 United States | 121,530,000 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 64,025,000 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 44,310,000 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 41,847,000 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 France | 39,006,000 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 33,511,000 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 32,277,000 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Iran | 30,818,000 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 28,036,000 | 2016 |
