New mobile internet users (annual) vs 5G population coverage

In 2025, new mobile internet users (annual) worldwide was 160 million; 5G population coverage was 50%.

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New mobile internet users (annual)

Unit: million · 2 observations

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New mobile internet users (annual)New mobile internet users (annual). 2 observations from 2024 to 2025, ranging from 160 million to 190 million. Latest value 160 million (2025). million 0 50 100 150 200 2024 2025 190 160
New mobile internet users (annual)New mobile internet users (annual). 2 observations from 2024 to 2025, ranging from 160 million to 190 million. Latest value 160 million (2025). million 0 50 100 150 200 2024 2025 190 160
New mobile internet users (annual)New mobile internet users (annual). 2 observations from 2024 to 2025, ranging from 160 million to 190 million. Latest value 160 million (2025). million 0 50 100 150 200 2024 2025 190 160
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New mobile internet users (annual)
Period Type Value
2024 Actual 190 million
2025 Actual 160 million
Source: GSMA · CC BY 4.0 · Full series

5G population coverage

Unit: % · 2 observations

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5G population coverage5G population coverage. 2 observations from 2024 to 2025, ranging from 50% to 51%. Latest value 50% (2025). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2024 2025 51% 50%
5G population coverage5G population coverage. 2 observations from 2024 to 2025, ranging from 50% to 51%. Latest value 50% (2025). % 0 20 40 60 2024 2025 51% 50%
5G population coverage5G population coverage. 2 observations from 2024 to 2025, ranging from 50% to 51%. Latest value 50% (2025). % 0 20 40 60 2024 2025 51% 50%
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5G population coverage
Period Type Value
2024 Estimate 51%
2025 Actual 50%
Source: ITU · CC BY 4.0 · Full series

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Period New mobile internet users (annual) 5G population coverage
2024 190 million 51%
2025 160 million 50%

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New mobile internet users (annual)

Number of additional people who came online (started using mobile internet) during the year.

2 observations in Global · source organisations: GSMA

5G population coverage

Share of the region's population living within range of a 5G mobile network signal.

2 observations in Global · source organisations: ITU

Data published under CC BY 4.0. Series A as JSON · Series B as JSON

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