Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia
Indonesia: Mobile phone subscriptions was 347.31 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia stood at 347.31 million.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia peaked at 435.19 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Indonesia 4th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 3,657 | 0 | 12,928 | 10 |
| 1990s | 518,576 | 18,096 | 2.22 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.91 million | 3.67 million | 163.68 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 320.23 million | 211.29 million | 435.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 352.71 million | 342.61 million | 365.87 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More science & technology data for Indonesia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 38,992 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 7,403 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 1,397 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2020)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 4.92 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 395.34 per million people (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Indonesia was 347.31 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 435.19 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Indonesia rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Indonesia ranks 4th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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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