Mobile phone subscriptions in Netherlands
Netherlands: Mobile phone subscriptions was 23.43 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Netherlands, 1980–2024
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 Netherlands is 23.43 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Netherlands peaked at 23.43 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Netherlands ranks 58th 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 | 13,330 | 0 | 56,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 million | 79,000 | 6.75 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.62 million | 10.76 million | 20.63 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.29 million | 19.18 million | 21.76 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.03 million | 20.74 million | 23.43 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More science & technology data for Netherlands
- Scientific and technical journal articles 32,207 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,390 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 2,080 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 2.3% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 42.98 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 6,563 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 2,038 per million people (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Netherlands?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Netherlands was 23.43 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 23.43 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Netherlands rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Netherlands ranks 58th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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