Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia
Indonesia: Mobile phone subscriptions was 347.31 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
347.31 million
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
4th
of 212 countries
All-time high
435.19 million
in 2017
All-time low
0
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia stood at 347.31 million.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia peaked at 435.19 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Indonesia 4th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 1,750 | — |
| 1985 | 2,029 | +15.9% |
| 1986 | 4,531 | +123.3% |
| 1987 | 6,321 | +39.5% |
| 1988 | 9,008 | +42.5% |
| 1989 | 12,928 | +43.5% |
| 1990 | 18,096 | +40.0% |
| 1991 | 24,528 | +35.5% |
| 1992 | 35,546 | +44.9% |
| 1993 | 53,438 | +50.3% |
| 1994 | 78,024 | +46.0% |
| 1995 | 210,643 | +170.0% |
| 1996 | 562,517 | +167.0% |
| 1997 | 916,173 | +62.9% |
| 1998 | 1.07 million | +16.3% |
| 1999 | 2.22 million | +108.4% |
| 2000 | 3.67 million | +65.2% |
| 2001 | 6.52 million | +77.7% |
| 2002 | 11.70 million | +79.4% |
| 2003 | 18.50 million | +58.1% |
| 2004 | 30.34 million | +64.0% |
| 2005 | 46.91 million | +54.6% |
| 2006 | 63.80 million | +36.0% |
| 2007 | 93.39 million | +46.4% |
| 2008 | 140.58 million | +50.5% |
| 2009 | 163.68 million | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 211.29 million | +29.1% |
| 2011 | 249.81 million | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 281.96 million | +12.9% |
| 2013 | 313.23 million | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 325.58 million | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 338.95 million | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 385.57 million | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 435.19 million | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 319.44 million | -26.6% |
| 2019 | 341.28 million | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 355.62 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 365.87 million | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 342.61 million | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 352.16 million | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 347.31 million | -1.4% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 347.31 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.03 million, 43.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 347.31 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.10 million, 84.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,657 | 0 | 12,928 | 10 |
| 1990s | 518,576 | 18,096 | 2.22 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.91 million | 3.67 million | 163.68 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 320.23 million | 211.29 million | 435.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 352.71 million | 342.61 million | 365.87 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More science & technology data for Indonesia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 122.52 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.23 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 347.31 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 186.07 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -2.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -1.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 38,992 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia was 347.31 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 435.19 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Indonesia rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Indonesia ranks 4th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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