Mobile phone subscriptions in Palestine
Palestine: Mobile phone subscriptions was 4.15 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Palestine, 1990–2023
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 Palestine is 4.15 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Palestine peaked at 4.38 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Palestine 131st out of 212 countries with data for 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 666,061 | 7,076 | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 million | 2.60 million | 4.38 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.08 million | 4.05 million | 4.15 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
More science & technology data for Palestine
- Scientific and technical journal articles 861.66 (2023)
- Research and development expenditure 0.5% (2013)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 8.16 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 584.35 per million people (2013)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Palestine?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Palestine was 4.15 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 Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 4.38 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Palestine rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Palestine ranks 131st out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine 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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