Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Malawi
Malawi: Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony was 85.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Malawi, 1998–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Malawi is 85.0%, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 325.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Malawi peaked at 93.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 10.0%, in 1998.
That places Malawi 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 56.7% | 20.0% | 93.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Malawi
- Scientific and technical journal articles 377.51 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 15.00 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 69.26 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 69.26 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1 (2016)
- Share of individuals using the internet 18.96 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 3 (2016)
- Number of internet users 3.07 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.0864 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 18,707 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Malawi?
- Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Malawi was 85.0% in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest population coverage of mobile cellular telephony recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 93.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest population coverage of mobile cellular telephony recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.0% in 1998.
- How does Malawi rank for population coverage of mobile cellular telephony?
- Malawi ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2011.
- Is population coverage of mobile cellular telephony rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Percentage of population covered by mobile cellular telephony refers to the percentage of a country’s inhabitants that live within areas served by a mobile cellular signal, irrespective of whether or not they choose to use it. This should not be confused with the percentage of the land area covered by a mobile cellular signal or the percentage of the population that subscribe to mobile cellular service. Note that this measures the theoretical ability to use mobile cellular services if one has a cellular telephone and a subscription.