Mobile phone subscriptions in France
France: Mobile phone subscriptions was 77.53 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in France, 1980–2023
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 France is 77.53 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in France peaked at 77.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
France ranks 26th 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 | 32,502 | 0 | 178,400 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.48 million | 283,200 | 21.43 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.19 million | 29.05 million | 57.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.43 million | 57.78 million | 72.04 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.61 million | 72.75 million | 77.53 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More science & technology data for France
- Scientific and technical journal articles 62,180 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,373 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 13,386 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 2.2% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 48.93 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 5,369 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 1,806 per million people (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in France?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in France was 77.53 million in 2023, 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 77.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does France rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- France ranks 26th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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