Mobile phone subscriptions in United States
United States: Mobile phone subscriptions was 390.99 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in United States, 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 United States is 390.99 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in United States peaked at 390.99 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
United States ranks 3rd of 212 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 1.13 million | 0 | 3.51 million | 7 |
| 1990s | 35.24 million | 5.28 million | 86.05 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 194.34 million | 109.48 million | 274.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 323.51 million | 285.12 million | 355.76 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 372.57 million | 352.52 million | 390.99 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for United States
- Scientific and technical journal articles 430,843 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 329,229 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 262,244 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.4% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 38.86 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 4,937 per million people (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in United States?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in United States was 390.99 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 390.99 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does United States rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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