Micronesia (country) vs Niger: Share of the population that owns a mobile phone

Micronesia (country)
65.2%
in 2024
Niger
63.9%
in 2024
Micronesia (country) rank
157th
Niger rank
160th

Share of the population that owns a mobile phone over time

  • Micronesia (country)
  • Niger
0204060201720202024

How they compare

Micronesia (country) currently reports 65.2% against 63.9% in Niger, a difference of 1.3%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Micronesia (country) has been ahead every year.

Micronesia (country) ranks 157th and Niger ranks 160th of 182 countries.

Micronesia (country) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Micronesia (country) Niger Difference Ahead
2010s 59.5% 53.9% 5.6% Micronesia (country)
2020s 63.9% 61.7% 2.2% Micronesia (country)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of the population that owns a mobile phone, Micronesia (country) or Niger?
Micronesia (country), at 65.2% against 63.9% in Niger as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of the population that owns a mobile phone between Micronesia (country) and Niger?
1.3%, with Micronesia (country) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia (country) and Niger?
6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
How do Micronesia (country) and Niger rank globally for share of the population that owns a mobile phone?
Micronesia (country) ranks 157th and Niger ranks 160th 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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