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Sweden 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.

Sweden Mobile Cellular SubscriptionsMillion · 2015–2024

151413122015: 12.642016: 12.542017: 12.52Trough2018: 12.632019: 12.902020: 12.792021: 13.022022: 14.762023: 14.802024: 14.92Peak20152017201920212024
Source: data.worldbank.orgLast updated: April 2026

What Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions shows

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.

Trend

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.

Volatility

A 16.1% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2017) is 2.40 Million. The sharpest single-year move was +13.4% in 2022.

Structure

Ranks 28 of 33 countries covered

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

Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million.

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Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions, 2015–2024, Million.
YearMillionChange 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 Trough12.52 −0.2%
2016 12.54 −0.8%
2015 12.64 —

Regional context

How Sweden compares in Europe & Central Asia

Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Sweden is highlighted.

1Russia
269.5
2Germany
109.2
3UK
84.10
4Italy
78.67
5Spain
62.41
6Netherlands
23.43
7Sweden
14.92
8Denmark
7.57

About this indicator

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.

Indicator
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions
Country
Sweden
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Unit
Million
Coverage
2015–2024, annual
Category
ICT & Media
Last updated
April 2026
Source
data.worldbank.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions?

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.

What was Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions in 2024?

Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 14.92 Million in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023.

How has Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions changed between 2015 and 2024?

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.

Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions?

The highest value was 14.92 Million in 2024 and the lowest was 12.52 Million in 2017.

Where does the Sweden Mobile Cellular Subscriptions data come from?

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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