Benin vs Gambia: Share of the population that owns a mobile phone

Benin
65.0%
in 2024
Gambia
65.3%
in 2024
Benin rank
158th
Gambia rank
155th

Share of the population that owns a mobile phone over time

  • Benin
  • Gambia
0204060201920212024

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 65.3% against 65.0% in Benin, a difference of 0.3%.

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

Benin ranks 158th and Gambia ranks 155th of 182 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of the population that owns a mobile phone, Benin or Gambia?
Gambia, at 65.3% against 65.0% in Benin as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of the population that owns a mobile phone between Benin and Gambia?
0.3%, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Gambia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2024.
How do Benin and Gambia rank globally for share of the population that owns a mobile phone?
Benin ranks 158th and Gambia ranks 155th of 182 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of the population that owns a mobile phone. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of the population that owns a mobile phone
Unit
%
Source
International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
182 places, 1,308 data points, 2013–2025
Last refreshed

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