Mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands: Mobile phone subscriptions was 20,474 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands, 1980–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands is 20,474, measured in 2004. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 2,576.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands peaked at 20,474 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 208th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 732 | — |
| 1994 | 765 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 1,200 | +56.9% |
| 1999 | 2,905 | +142.1% |
| 2000 | 3,000 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 13,200 | +340.0% |
| 2002 | 17,137 | +29.8% |
| 2003 | 18,619 | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 20,474 | +10.0% |
Northern Mariana Islands compared with similar countries
- Northern Mariana Islands's 20,474 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.70 million, 0% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Northern Mariana Islands's 20,474 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.10 million, 0% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,120 | 0 | 2,905 | 5 |
| 2000s | 14,486 | 3,000 | 20,474 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Mariana Islands
- 205 Turks and Caicos Islands 25,085 compare
- 206 Palau 24,000
- 207 Micronesia (country) 22,410 compare
- 209 Marshall Islands 15,913 compare
- 210 Nauru 10,287 compare
- 211 Tuvalu 9,878 compare
More science & technology data for Northern Mariana Islands
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 32.02 (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.3202 units per person (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 20,474 (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 44.51 units per square kilometre (2004)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 12.51 % change on previous year (2004)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.96 % change on previous year (2004)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 32.02 per 100 people (2004)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 32.02 per 100 people (2004)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 34.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands was 20,474 in 2004, 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 Northern Mariana Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 20,474 in 2004.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Northern Mariana Islands rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Northern Mariana Islands ranks 208th out of 212 countries with data for 2004.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,576.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Mariana Islands 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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