The forecast data for rural fixed telephone subscribers in China from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent annual decline in subscriber numbers, moving from 3.77 ten million units in 2024 to 2.96 ten million units by 2028. This represents a steady year-on-year decrease, with the rate of decline hovering around -5.3% to -5.6% annually over the forecast period. Such trends suggest a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -5.45% over these five years, indicating a continuous and somewhat uniform reduction in rural fixed telephone subscribers.
Looking ahead, key trends to watch include the accelerated adoption of mobile and internet-based communication technologies, which are likely to further erode the base of traditional fixed-line telephone users in rural areas. Additionally, government policies on rural digital inclusion and infrastructure development could influence the rate of decline, potentially stabilizing or even reversing this trend if significant investments and policy shifts occur.