Share of people in range of 4G mobile network in Zambia
Zambia: Share of people in range of 4G mobile network was 91.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of people in range of 4G mobile network in Zambia, 2014–2023
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 Zambia stood at 91.2%. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 19,726.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Zambia peaked at 91.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2014.
That places Zambia 130th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 23.9% | 0.5% | 49.1% | 6 |
| 2020s | 82.8% | 57.4% | 91.2% | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Zambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 17.1% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 13 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2008)
- Number of people using the Internet 2.91 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.7898 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Zambia?
- Share of people in range of 4g mobile network in Zambia was 91.2% 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 91.2% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of people in range of 4g mobile network recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2014.
- How does Zambia rank for share of people in range of 4g mobile network?
- Zambia ranks 130th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of people in range of 4g mobile network rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19,726.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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 (%)