Mobile phone subscriptions in Uruguay
Uruguay: Mobile phone subscriptions was 4.93 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Uruguay, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Uruguay stood at 4.93 million.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Uruguay peaked at 5.50 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Uruguay 125th 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 | 70,172 | 0 | 319,131 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 million | 410,787 | 4.11 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.93 million | 4.44 million | 5.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.74 million | 4.55 million | 4.93 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Uruguay
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,060 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 500 (2017)
- Patent applications, residents 23 (2017)
- Research and development expenditure 0.7% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 33.04 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 937.57 per million people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Uruguay?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Uruguay was 4.93 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 5.50 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Uruguay rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Uruguay ranks 125th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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