Mobile phone subscriptions in Guatemala
Guatemala: Mobile phone subscriptions was 20.71 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Guatemala, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Guatemala stood at 20.71 million.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Guatemala peaked at 22.12 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Guatemala ranks 63rd 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 | 60,397 | 293 | 337,800 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.46 million | 856,831 | 17.31 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.47 million | 16.91 million | 21.72 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.88 million | 20.39 million | 22.12 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Guatemala
- Scientific and technical journal articles 108.83 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 249 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 9 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.0% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 5.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 1.45 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 10.96 per million people (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Guatemala?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Guatemala was 20.71 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 22.12 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Guatemala rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Guatemala ranks 63rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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