J61 · Telecommunications · Global
5G share of mobile broadband subscriptions
Global: 36% in 2025.
- 36% Latest · Global · 2025
- Annual Release cadence
- 1 Record · 1 region · 2025
Verified 15 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2026
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1 record · 1 region · 2025. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Share of all mobile broadband subscriptions in the region that are 5G/IMT-2020 subscriptions.
- Measure
- One slice of Mobile broadband subscriptions ( form: share, segment: 5g ) . Number of active mobile broadband subscriptions expressed per capita. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measuring digital development: Facts and Figures 2025 - Subscriptions | ITU | 17 Nov 2025 | 1 |
Other slices of mobile broadband subscriptions
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest 5G share of mobile broadband subscriptions?
Global: 36% in 2025.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by ITU. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2025; the next release should cover 2026. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
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StatOrigin. (2026). 5G share of mobile broadband subscriptions [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/5g-share-of-mobile-broadband-subscriptions
"5G share of mobile broadband subscriptions." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/5g-share-of-mobile-broadband-subscriptions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "5G share of mobile broadband subscriptions." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/5g-share-of-mobile-broadband-subscriptions.
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