Mobile phone subscriptions in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Mobile phone subscriptions was 4.10 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 4.10 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.9% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Papua New Guinea peaked at 5.02 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Papua New Guinea 133rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, 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 | 1,876 | 0 | 7,059 | 10 |
| 2000s | 286,662 | 8,560 | 1.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.36 million | 1.91 million | 4.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.46 million | 3.54 million | 5.02 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Papua New Guinea
- Scientific and technical journal articles 69.76 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 29 (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.2326 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Papua New Guinea?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Papua New Guinea was 4.10 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 5.02 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 133rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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