Mobile phone subscriptions in Peru
Peru: Mobile phone subscriptions was 42.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Peru, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Peru stood at 42.64 million.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Peru peaked at 43.10 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Peru ranks 40th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 256,968 | 1,650 | 1.01 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.82 million | 1.27 million | 24.70 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.47 million | 29.12 million | 42.15 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.59 million | 39.36 million | 43.10 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Peru
- Scientific and technical journal articles 5,242 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,141 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 94 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.2% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 11.68 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Peru?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Peru was 42.64 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 43.10 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Peru rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Peru ranks 40th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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