Mobile phone subscriptions in Cambodia
Cambodia: Mobile phone subscriptions was 20.48 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Cambodia, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Cambodia stood at 20.48 million.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Cambodia peaked at 21.42 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Cambodia ranks 64th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,626 | 0 | 89,117 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.80 million | 130,547 | 6.27 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.19 million | 8.15 million | 21.42 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.40 million | 19.51 million | 21.09 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More science & technology data for Cambodia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 200.77 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 248 (2020)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 4.15 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Cambodia?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Cambodia was 20.48 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.42 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Cambodia rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Cambodia ranks 64th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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