Mobile phone subscriptions in Ukraine
Ukraine: Mobile phone subscriptions was 50.33 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Ukraine, 1980–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, mobile phone subscriptions in Ukraine stood at 50.33 million.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Ukraine peaked at 62.46 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Ukraine 37th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 43,833 | 0 | 216,567 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.19 million | 818,524 | 55.68 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.44 million | 53.93 million | 62.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.38 million | 49.30 million | 55.93 million | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Ukraine
- Scientific and technical journal articles 15,498 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 2,091 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 1,302 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 21.65 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 586.08 per million people (2022)
- Technicians in R&D 150.14 per million people (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Ukraine?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Ukraine was 50.33 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 62.46 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Ukraine rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Ukraine ranks 37th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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