Rising to a series high
Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 12.64 Million in 2015 to 14.92 Million in 2024 (+18%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 14.92 Million in 2024 and the low 12.52 Million in 2017.
– Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology.
Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 14.92 Million in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023. Sweden’s mobile cellular subscription evolution between 2015 and 2024 stands as a monumental triumph of steady, ironclad growth and superior technological integration within a premier global innovation hub.
Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 12.64 Million in 2015 to 14.92 Million in 2024 (+18%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 14.92 Million in 2024 and the low 12.52 Million in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2017) is 2.40 Million. The sharpest single-year move was +13.4% in 2022.
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 28 for 2024, behind China (1,870 Million) and India (1,150 Million). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million.
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| Year | Million | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 14.92 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 14.80 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 14.76 | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 13.02 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 12.79 | −0.9% |
| 2019 | 12.90 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 12.63 | +0.9% |
| 2017 Trough | 12.52 | −0.2% |
| 2016 | 12.54 | −0.8% |
| 2015 | 12.64 | — |
Regional context
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Sweden is highlighted.
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions — – Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology. It includes both postpaid subscriptions and active prepaid SIM cards that have been used within a specified period (typically the last three months).
Over this transformative decade, the nation witnessed its subscription base surge from 12.64 million in 2015 to an impressive 14.92 million in 2024 , reflecting an unwavering commitment to total national connectivity. This relentless expansion highlights a society that has completely woven mobile technology into the very heart of its social and economic identity. The Swedish telecommunications sector is an absolute marvel of engineering, featuring a hyper-advanced infrastructure that transitioned with surgical precision toward the revolutionary frontiers of 5G technology. With penetration rates that frequently exceed 100% of the population, the data reveals an elite digital landscape where multi-device ownership and persistent, high-velocity enterprise connectivity are the non-negotiable standard. This growth was fueled by an explosive demand for sophisticated data services, secure mobile banking, and a world-leading creative tech ecosystem that demands seamless, high-capacity networks. Major telecom operators have engaged in a heroic effort to modernize infrastructure, ensuring that high-capacity networks remain resilient against all geographic challenges. This dataset serves as a powerful testament to a market that refuses to plateau, continuously reinventing itself through radical innovation and a visionary commitment to digital inclusion. It is a definitive portrait of a digital superpower maintaining a relentless grip on the future of global communications, ensuring that every citizen is bathed in lightning-fast signals. Sweden continues to lead as a regional powerhouse, demonstrating how a mature market can achieve sustained, high-performance expansion through an unwavering dedication to technological excellence and total connectivity.
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Definition – Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology. It includes both postpaid subscriptions and active prepaid SIM cards that have been used within a specified period (typically the last three months). Inclusions – The data includes all active mobile cellular subscriptions offering voice communication services, covering both prepaid and postpaid accounts. It encompasses subscriptions across analogue and digital cellular technologies (including 2G, 3G, and 4G systems) and is compiled from telecom operators and regulatory authorities, typically aggregated at the national level. Exclusions – The data excludes subscriptions used solely for mobile data services such as USB modems or data cards, as well as private trunked mobile radio, radio paging, telepoint systems, and telemetry services. It also does not capture inactive SIM cards or non-voice-based mobile connectivity services.
Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 14.92 Million in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023.
Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 12.64 Million in 2015 to 14.92 Million in 2024 (+18%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 14.92 Million in 2024 and the low 12.52 Million in 2017.
The highest value was 14.92 Million in 2024 and the lowest was 12.52 Million in 2017.
The series is sourced from data.worldbank.org (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.CEL.SETS). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Million.
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