Share population mobile phone in South Africa
South Africa: Share population mobile phone was 89.4 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
89.4
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
73rd
of 141 countries
All-time high
98.4
in 2015
All-time low
53.7
in 2016
Years of data
9
2015–2023
Share population mobile phone in South Africa, 2015–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, share population mobile phone in South Africa stood at 89.4.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share population mobile phone in South Africa peaked at 98.4 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 53.7, in 2016.
South Africa ranks 73rd of 141 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73.88 | 53.7 | 98.4 | 5 |
| 2020s | 87.75 | 83.4 | 89.4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share population mobile phone in South Africa?
- Share population mobile phone in South Africa was 89.4 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share population mobile phone recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 98.4 in 2015.
- What is the lowest share population mobile phone recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.7 in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for share population mobile phone?
- South Africa ranks 73rd out of 141 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share population mobile phone rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share population mobile phone. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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