Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network in Eritrea

Eritrea: Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network was 86.0% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
86.0%
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
187th
of 196 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2013
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2022

Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network in Eritrea, 2000–2022

0204060801002000201120222000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02006: 1.22007: 1.62008: 79.52009: 802010: 832011: 852012: 852013: 922015: 852016: 852017: 852019: 852020: 852021: 852022: 86

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

Eritrea recorded 86.0% for proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in 2022.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Eritrea peaked at 92.0% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.

That places Eritrea 187th out of 196 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network in Eritrea, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network (%) in Eritrea, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 0.0%
2001 0.0%
2002 0.0%
2003 0.0%
2006 1.2%
2007 1.6% +32.0%
2008 79.5% +4721.2%
2009 80.0% +0.6%
2010 83.0% +3.8%
2011 85.0% +2.4%
2012 85.0% +0.0%
2013 92.0% +8.2%
2015 85.0% -7.6%
2016 85.0% +0.0%
2017 85.0% +0.0%
2019 85.0% +0.0%
2020 85.0% +0.0%
2021 85.0% +0.0%
2022 86.0% +1.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.3% 0.0% 80.0% 8
2010s 85.6% 83.0% 92.0% 8
2020s 85.3% 85.0% 86.0% 3

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  4. 188 Liberia 85.4% compare
  5. 189 Papua New Guinea 84.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Eritrea?
Proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Eritrea was 86.0% in 2022, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2013.
What is the lowest proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
How does Eritrea rank for proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network?
Eritrea ranks 187th out of 196 countries with data for 2022.
Is proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
250 places, 4,205 data points, 2000–2025
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