Mobile phone subscriptions in Argentina
Argentina: Mobile phone subscriptions was 64.08 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Argentina, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile phone subscriptions in Argentina is 64.08 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Argentina peaked at 67.36 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Argentina ranks 28th of 212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 230 | 0 | 2,300 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.00 million | 12,000 | 3.85 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.42 million | 6.49 million | 52.48 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.31 million | 56.35 million | 67.36 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.06 million | 54.76 million | 64.08 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Argentina
- Scientific and technical journal articles 8,589 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 3,263 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 406 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 26.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 1,313 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 398.05 per million people (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Argentina?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Argentina was 64.08 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 67.36 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Argentina rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Argentina ranks 28th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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