Denmark vs Switzerland: Share of the population that owns a mobile phone

Denmark
98.2%
in 2023
Switzerland
98.3%
in 2023
Denmark rank
15th
Switzerland rank
13th

Share of the population that owns a mobile phone over time

  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 98.3% against 98.2% in Denmark, a difference of 0.1%.

Denmark ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 141 countries.

Switzerland 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, Denmark or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 98.3% against 98.2% in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of the population that owns a mobile phone between Denmark and Switzerland?
0.1%, with Switzerland ahead.
How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for share of the population that owns a mobile phone?
Denmark ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 13th of 141 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
141 places, 918 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

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