Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS)
Small island developing States (SIDS): Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network was 90.4% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2015–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2025, proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS) stood at 90.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 91.0% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 89.8%, in 2015.
Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 89.8% | — |
| 2016 | 89.9% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 90.5% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 90.6% | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 90.8% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 90.6% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 90.9% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 91.0% | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 90.2% | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 90.4% | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 90.3% | 89.8% | 90.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 90.7% | 90.2% | 91.0% | 6 |
More science & technology data for Small island developing States (SIDS)
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 64.1% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 85.8% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 73.3% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 74.3% (2025)
- Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants 1,194 (2023)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 77.0% (2024)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 5G mobile network 25.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 90.4% in 2025, 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 Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- The highest recorded value was 91.0% in 2023.
- What is the lowest proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.8% in 2015.
- How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network?
- Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 16th out of 19 regions with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of population covered by at least a 2g mobile network rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) 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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