📱 90% of world's population lives within 4G coverage

📱 90% of world's population lives within 4G coverage

The global share of people living within 4G coverage has increased from 44 percent to 90 percent between 2015 and 2023. Sub-Saharan Africa has improved its coverage from 11 percent to 63 percent. Asia has made significant progress from 40 percent to 94 percent coverage in eight years.

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  • The global share of people living within 4G coverage has increased from 44 percent to 90 percent between 2015 and 2023.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa has improved its coverage from 11 percent to 63 percent.
  • Asia has made significant progress from 40 percent to 94 percent coverage in eight years.

Global coverage increases significantly

4G network expansion has grown substantially over the past eight years. From a global coverage of 44 percent in 2015, development has led to 90 percent of the world's population now living within range of a 4G network.

North America started already in 2015 with 99 percent coverage and has maintained this level. Europe has improved its coverage from 76 percent to 99 percent.

Asia shows a significant change where coverage has increased from 40 percent to 94 percent. Latin America has also improved its situation markedly, from 58 percent to 91 percent coverage.

Africa makes progress

In Africa, we see two different developments. North Africa has increased its coverage from 7 percent to 85 percent. Sub-Saharan Africa has improved its coverage from 11 percent to 63 percent.

4G networks offer fast internet connectivity that enables various digital services. This includes distance education, online job applications, and digital banking services. Data from the International Telecommunication Union shows that the technical infrastructure is now in place for the majority of the world's population.

It is important to distinguish between coverage and actual usage. Living within range of a 4G network does not automatically mean a person can use it. To utilize the network, access to devices such as mobile phones and computers, as well as the ability to pay for the service, is also required.

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