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Uruguay 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.

Uruguay Mobile Cellular SubscriptionsMillion · 2015–2024

5.554.542015: 5.17Peak2016: 5.122017: 5.102018: 4.46Trough2019: 4.532020: 4.552021: 4.692022: 4.742023: 4.802024: 4.9320152017201920212024
Source: data.worldbank.orgLast updated: April 2026

What Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions shows

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.

Trend

Lower over the period

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.

Volatility

A 13.7% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2018) is 0.710 Million. The sharpest single-year move was −12.5% in 2018.

Structure

Ranks 33 of 33 countries covered

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

Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by year

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

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Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions, 2015–2024, Million.
YearMillionChange 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 Trough4.46 −12.5%
2017 5.10 −0.4%
2016 5.12 −1%
2015Peak 5.17 —

Regional context

How Uruguay compares in Latin America and Caribbean

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

1Brazil
216.1
2Mexico
152.4
3Argentina
64.08
4Uruguay
4.93

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).

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.

Indicator
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions
Country
Uruguay
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions in 2024?

Uruguay Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 4.93 Million in 2024, up 2.7% on 2023.

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

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.

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

The highest value was 5.17 Million in 2015 and the lowest was 4.46 Million in 2018.

Where does the Uruguay 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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