How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?

5 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2007.

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.

Namibia vs South Africa: Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony

Namibia

100.0%

in 2011

South Africa

99.8%

in 2007

Namibia rank

1st

South Africa rank

4th

Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony over time

Namibia
South Africa

How they compare

Namibia currently reports 100.0% against 99.8% in South Africa, a difference of 0.2%.

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

Namibia ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 4th of 40 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population coverage of mobile cellular telephony, Namibia or South Africa?: Namibia, at 100.0% against 99.8% in South Africa as of 2011.
What is the difference in population coverage of mobile cellular telephony between Namibia and South Africa?: 0.2%, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2007.
How do Namibia and South Africa rank globally for population coverage of mobile cellular telephony?: Namibia ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 4th 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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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: 21 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.