Iceland vs South Africa: Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network

Iceland
99.2%
in 2024
South Africa
99.4%
in 2024
Iceland rank
63rd
South Africa rank
58th

Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network over time

  • Iceland
  • South Africa
020406080100201220182024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 99.4% against 99.2% in Iceland, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Iceland ahead.

Iceland ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 58th of 226 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 91.5% 62.5% 29.0% Iceland
2020s 99.2% 98.2% 1.0% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network, Iceland or South Africa?
South Africa, at 99.4% against 99.2% in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network between Iceland and South Africa?
0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Africa?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Iceland and South Africa rank globally for proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network?
Iceland ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 58th of 226 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G 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 4G mobile network (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
264 places, 2,787 data points, 2012–2025
Last refreshed