Share of people in range of 4G mobile network in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Share of people in range of 4G mobile network was 99.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of people in range of 4G mobile network in Bulgaria, 2012–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Bulgaria stood at 99.9%.
The figure is up 0.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Bulgaria peaked at 99.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
Bulgaria ranks 35th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.6% | 0.0% | 99.9% | 8 |
| 2020s | 99.9% | 99.8% | 99.9% | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Bulgaria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 4,998 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 7.98 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 118.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 118.07 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 6 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 82.4% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 165 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 1,623 Thousand persons (2025)
- Number of people using the Internet 5.18 million users (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Bulgaria?
- Share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Bulgaria was 99.9% in 2023, according to International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of people in range of 4g mobile network recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 99.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of people in range of 4g mobile network recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does Bulgaria rank for share of people in range of 4g mobile network?
- Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of people in range of 4G mobile network. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network (%)