Global Total Wireless Mobile Broadband Subscriptions by Country

The global landscape of wireless mobile broadband subscriptions has varied significantly by country, as per the latest available data for 2024. Latvia leads with 174.8 subscriptions per hundred persons, followed by Finland with 165.17 and the Netherlands with 142.44. Countries like Chile, Iceland, and South Korea exhibit slightly moderate figures, while Poland and Israel show strong upward momentum with 140.14 and 140.92 subscriptions, respectively. Australia experienced a decline of -2.28%, unlike many others that saw positive year-on-year changes, highlighting regional differences in market dynamics.

Key year-on-year variation percentages include:

  • Latvia: 6.04% increase
  • Finland: 1.33% increase
  • Netherlands: 4.15% increase
  • Israel: 7.11% increase
  • Poland: 5.27% increase
  • Chile: 7.36% increase
  • Iceland: 0.95% increase
  • South Korea: 0.49% increase
  • Australia: -2.28% decrease
  • Spain: 3.09% increase
  • New Zealand: 3.28% increase
  • Norway: 2.34% increase
  • Costa Rica: 1.25% increase
  • Switzerland: 1.66% increase
  • Portugal: 6.35% increase
  • Italy: 1.6% increase
  • Hungary: 6.89% increase
  • Colombia: 7.37% increase

Future trends to watch include the increasing penetration in emerging markets such as Poland and Israel, compared to stabilization or minor declines in mature markets like Australia. With advancements in 5G technologies and digital inclusion policies, growth rates in less saturated markets are expected to remain robust, potentially reshaping the global mobile broadband landscape.

Top countries in Total Wireless Mobile Broadband Subscriptions by Country

# 10 Countries Units (Subscriptions) Per Hundred Persons Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Latvia 174.8 2023 +6.1% +6.04% View data
2 2 Finland 165.17 2023 +1.45% +1.33% View data
3 3 Netherlands 142.44 2023 +4.26% +4.15% View data
4 4 Israel 140.92 2023 +1.45% +7.11% View data
5 5 Poland 140.14 2023 +3.12% +5.27% View data
6 6 Chile 130.35 2023 +6.86% +7.36% View data
7 7 Iceland 121.58 2023 +1.54% +0.95% View data
8 8 South Korea 115.47 2023 +0.32% +0.49% View data
9 9 Australia 115.07 2023 -1.97% -2.28% View data
10 10 Spain 114.57 2023 +2.29% +3.09% View data