How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Lesotho?

5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2006.

Where does this data come from?

International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Gabon vs Lesotho: Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony

Gabon

79.0%

in 2007

Lesotho

75.0%

in 2011

Gabon rank

28th

Lesotho rank

29th

Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony over time

Gabon
Lesotho

How they compare

Gabon currently reports 79.0% against 75.0% in Lesotho, a difference of 4.0%.

That makes Gabon's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.

Gabon ranks 28th and Lesotho ranks 29th of 40 countries.

Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population coverage of mobile cellular telephony, Gabon or Lesotho?: Gabon, at 79.0% against 75.0% in Lesotho as of 2007.
What is the difference in population coverage of mobile cellular telephony between Gabon and Lesotho?: 4.0%, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Lesotho?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2006.
How do Gabon and Lesotho rank globally for population coverage of mobile cellular telephony?: Gabon ranks 28th and Lesotho ranks 29th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony (%)
Unit: %
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 46 places, 484 data points, 1991–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Percentage of population covered by mobile cellular telephony refers to the percentage of a country’s inhabitants that live within areas served by a mobile cellular signal, irrespective of whether or not they choose to use it. This should not be confused with the percentage of the land area covered by a mobile cellular signal or the percentage of the population that subscribe to mobile cellular service. Note that this measures the theoretical ability to use mobile cellular services if one has a cellular telephone and a subscription.