In 2021, the global average of mobile network coverage of at least LTE or WiMAX standards was estimated at 87.6 percent. The highest coverage rate was estimated at 98.6 percent in developed countries and the lowest estimate in least developed countries (LDCs) with 53 percent of the population covered by at least a LTE or WiMAX mobile network.
Share of population covered by at least LTE or WiMAX mobile (cellular) network worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by regional category
Characteristic
World
Developed
Developing
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Exclusive Premium Statistic
To access all Premium Statistics, you need a paid Statista Account
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
ITU. (December 9, 2021). Share of population covered by at least LTE or WiMAX mobile (cellular) network worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by regional category [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228846/lte-wimax-mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type/
ITU. "Share of population covered by at least LTE or WiMAX mobile (cellular) network worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by regional category." Chart. December 9, 2021. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228846/lte-wimax-mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type/
ITU. (2021). Share of population covered by at least LTE or WiMAX mobile (cellular) network worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by regional category. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228846/lte-wimax-mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type/
ITU. "Share of Population Covered by at Least Lte or Wimax Mobile (Cellular) Network Worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by Regional Category." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Dec 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228846/lte-wimax-mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type/
ITU, Share of population covered by at least LTE or WiMAX mobile (cellular) network worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by regional category Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228846/lte-wimax-mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type/ (last visited August 25, 2024)
Share of population covered by at least LTE or WiMAX mobile (cellular) network worldwide from 2015 to 2021, by regional category [Graph], ITU, December 9, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228846/lte-wimax-mobile-network-coverage-worldwide-by-regional-type/