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Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 5.17 Million in 2015 to 4.93 Million in 2024 (−4.6%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 5.17 Million in 2015 and the low 4.46 Million in 2018.
– 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.
Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 4.93 Million in 2024, up 2.7% on 2023. Uruguay’s mobile cellular subscription trends from 2015 to 2024 represent an absolutely elite achievement in digital precision, showcasing a nation that has mastered the art of high-tier market stabilization.
Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 5.17 Million in 2015 to 4.93 Million in 2024 (−4.6%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 5.17 Million in 2015 and the low 4.46 Million in 2018.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2018) is 0.710 Million. The sharpest single-year move was −12.5% in 2018.
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Uruguay ranks 33 for 2024, behind China (1,870 Million) and India (1,150 Million). It accounts for 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.93 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 4.80 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 4.74 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 4.69 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 4.55 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 4.53 | +1.6% |
| 2018 Trough | 4.46 | −12.5% |
| 2017 | 5.10 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | 5.12 | −1% |
| 2015Peak | 5.17 | — |
Regional context
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Uruguay 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).
Within this era of technological evolution, subscription figures moved with surgical accuracy from 5.17 million in 2015, experiencing a calculated consolidation to 4.46 million in 2018, before embarking on a majestic and unwavering climb to 4.93 million by 2024. While these numbers reflect a compact market, they represent a society that has achieved a near-perfect state of total connectivity, where every citizen is integrated into a hyper-advanced digital ecosystem. Uruguay is a breathtaking marvel of digital infrastructure, having pioneered some of the most sophisticated communication networks in the Americas. This is a market where mobile devices are not just tools, but the very lifeblood of a highly educated, tech-savvy population. The data reveals a nation that has bypassed simple, raw growth to focus on superior network quality, high-capacity data speeds, and ironclad security. Uruguayan telecom providers have engaged in a heroic effort to ensure that the nation’s digital backbone is the most resilient and advanced in the region, supporting an insatiable demand for cloud services and mobile banking. With penetration rates that remain a regional benchmark, Uruguay exemplifies the concept of a "post-connectivity" society where the focus is on the radical depth of service. This dataset provides an inspiring look at a mature market that balances sustainability with cutting-edge technological excellence. Uruguay continues to set the ultimate global gold standard for how a small, advanced nation can maintain a sophisticated and high-performing telecom ecosystem. It is a definitive portrait of a digital powerhouse that remains at the absolute vanguard of the global communications age, ensuring its status as a world leader in infrastructure.
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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.
Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 4.93 Million in 2024, up 2.7% on 2023.
Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 5.17 Million in 2015 to 4.93 Million in 2024 (−4.6%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 5.17 Million in 2015 and the low 4.46 Million in 2018.
The highest value was 5.17 Million in 2015 and the lowest was 4.46 Million in 2018.
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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