Science & Technology in Central and Southern Asia
8 indicators covering science & technology for Central and Southern Asia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of individuals using the Internet | 65.0% | 2025 | up 293.9% | 29th |
| Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network | 98.5% | 2025 | up 4.8% | 22nd |
| Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network | 96.2% | 2025 | up 40.6% | 25th |
| Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network | 95.2% | 2025 | up 693.5% | 20th |
| Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex | 70.8% | 2025 | up 28.0% | 30th |
| Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants | 352.95 per 1000000 pop | 2023 | up 77.9% | 19th |
| Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a | 77.9% | 2024 | up 61.4% | 22nd |
| Proportion of population covered by at least a 5G mobile network | 59.2% | 2025 | up 102,093.0% | 15th |