South Korea vs Tanzania: Mobile phone subscriptions
South Korea
89.22 million
in 2024
Tanzania
86.77 million
in 2024
South Korea rank
21st
Tanzania rank
22nd
Mobile phone subscriptions over time
- South Korea
- Tanzania
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 89.22 million against 86.77 million in Tanzania, a difference of 2.45 million.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 43 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Tanzania ahead.
South Korea ranks 21st and Tanzania ranks 22nd of 212 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9,677 | 0 | 9,677 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 5.11 million | 12,200 | 5.10 million | South Korea |
| 2000s | 37.48 million | 5.15 million | 32.33 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 58.80 million | 34.40 million | 24.40 million | South Korea |
| 2020s | 78.70 million | 64.49 million | 14.21 million | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher mobile phone subscriptions, South Korea or Tanzania?
- South Korea, at 89.22 million against 86.77 million in Tanzania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in mobile phone subscriptions between South Korea and Tanzania?
- 2.45 million, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Tanzania?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Tanzania rank globally for mobile phone subscriptions?
- South Korea ranks 21st and Tanzania ranks 22nd of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.