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Mobile subscriptions in South Africa
South Africa: 179.3 per 100 inhabitants (mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, 2024), +4.6% on 2023. It ranks #8 of 151 countries for mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants (2024).
- 179.3 per 100 inhabitants Latest · 2024
- +4.6% vs 2023
- #8of 151 countries · 2024
- 35Records · 1 measures
Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025
Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Africa
Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
South Africa, 1990 to 2024
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Actual | 0.014 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1991 | Actual | 0.017 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1992 | Actual | 0.03 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1993 | Actual | 0.094 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1994 | Actual | 0.79 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1995 | Actual | 1.22 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1996 | Actual | 2.13 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1997 | Actual | 4.05 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1998 | Actual | 7.28 per 100 inhabitants |
| 1999 | Actual | 11.2 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2000 | Actual | 17.7 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2001 | Actual | 22.7 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2002 | Actual | 28.5 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2003 | Actual | 34.8 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2004 | Actual | 42.5 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2005 | Actual | 68.6 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2006 | Actual | 79.3 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2007 | Actual | 83.7 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2008 | Actual | 88 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2009 | Actual | 89.8 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2010 | Actual | 96.2 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2011 | Actual | 120.8 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2012 | Actual | 127.2 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2013 | Actual | 140.6 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2014 | Actual | 142.6 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2015 | Actual | 155.1 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2016 | Actual | 143.9 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2017 | Actual | 153.5 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2018 | Actual | 157.7 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2019 | Actual | 162.7 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2020 | Actual | 158.4 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2021 | Actual | 163.1 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2022 | Actual | 160.7 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2023 | Actual | 171.5 per 100 inhabitants |
| 2024 | Actual | 179.3 per 100 inhabitants |
Every record
35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.
How South Africa ranks
- Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants by country #8 of 151 · 179.3 per 100 inhabitants · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest mobile subscriptions figure for South Africa?
South Africa: 179.3 per 100 inhabitants mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2024, +4.6% on 2023.
How does South Africa rank?
#8 of 151 for mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants (2024, 179.3 per 100 inhabitants).
Where does the South Africa data come from?
35 records from 1 document by ITU. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Mobile subscriptions in South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/mobile-subscriptions/south-africa
"Mobile subscriptions in South Africa." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/mobile-subscriptions/south-africa. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Mobile subscriptions in South Africa." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 2, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/mobile-subscriptions/south-africa.
@misc{statorigin_mobile_subscriptions_south_africa_2026, title = {Mobile subscriptions in South Africa}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/mobile-subscriptions/south-africa}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-02} }