Fixed telephone subscriptions in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Fixed telephone subscriptions was 3.31 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed telephone subscriptions in Hong Kong, 1960–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
In 2024, fixed telephone subscriptions in Hong Kong stood at 3.31 million.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions in Hong Kong peaked at 4.42 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 79,145, in 1960.
Hong Kong ranks 35th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,145 | 79,145 | 79,145 | 9 |
| 1970s | 736,052 | 473,000 | 1.17 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.76 million | 1.28 million | 2.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.21 million | 2.48 million | 3.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.95 million | 3.76 million | 4.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.30 million | 4.03 million | 4.42 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.63 million | 3.31 million | 3.90 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More infrastructure data for Hong Kong
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 44.57 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 364.85 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 27.05 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 25.70 million (2023)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 143,874 (2023)
- Air transport, freight 8,638 million ton-km (2023)
- Individuals using the Internet 95.8% (2024)
- Fixed broadband subscriptions 40.27 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed broadband subscriptions 2.99 million (2024)
- ICT goods imports 55.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed telephone subscriptions in Hong Kong?
- Fixed telephone subscriptions in Hong Kong was 3.31 million in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 4.42 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,145 in 1960.
- How does Hong Kong rank for fixed telephone subscriptions?
- Hong Kong ranks 35th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed telephone subscriptions rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed telephone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fixed telephone subscriptions refers to the sum of active number of analogue fixed telephone lines, voice-over-IP (VoIP) subscriptions, fixed wireless local loop (WLL) subscriptions, ISDN voice-channel equivalents and fixed public payphones.