Mobile phone subscriptions in Laos
Laos: Mobile phone subscriptions was 4.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Laos, 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 Laos is 4.96 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Laos peaked at 5.48 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Laos 124th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 3,003 | 0 | 12,078 | 10 |
| 2000s | 881,612 | 12,681 | 3.23 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.27 million | 3.66 million | 5.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.80 million | 4.64 million | 4.96 million | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Laos
- Scientific and technical journal articles 72.2 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 58 (2018)
- Patent applications, residents 1 (2018)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 2.72 per 100 people (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Laos?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Laos was 4.96 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 5.48 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Laos rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Laos ranks 124th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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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