Malawi vs Pakistan: Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network

Malawi
90.0%
in 2024
Pakistan
92.0%
in 2024
Malawi rank
172nd
Pakistan rank
170th

Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network over time

  • Malawi
  • Pakistan
20406080100200120122024

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 92.0% against 90.0% in Malawi, a difference of 2.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Malawi ahead.

Malawi ranks 172nd and Pakistan ranks 170th of 196 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 2 and Pakistan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 70.0% 35.8% 34.2% Malawi
2010s 88.3% 85.6% 2.8% Malawi
2020s 87.9% 90.0% 2.1% Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network, Malawi or Pakistan?
Pakistan, at 92.0% against 90.0% in Malawi as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network between Malawi and Pakistan?
2.0%, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Pakistan?
12 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Malawi and Pakistan rank globally for proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network?
Malawi ranks 172nd and Pakistan ranks 170th of 196 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
250 places, 4,205 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed