Malaysia: Mobile network coverage
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| Malaysia |
Mobile network coverage, percent of the population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 95.40 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2012 - 2016 |
| Average | 95.72 |
| Min - Max | 95.00 - 96.80 |
| Source | International Telecommunication Union |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2016 is 95.4 percent, an increase from 95.2 percent in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 94.01 percent, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 2012 to 2016 is 95.72 percent. The minimum value, 95 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 96.8 percent was recorded in 2014.
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| Recent values | Malaysia: Mobile network coverage |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 95.40 |
| 2015 | 95.20 |
| 2014 | 96.80 |
| 2013 | 96.20 |
| 2012 | 95.00 |
Definition: Mobile network coverage measures the percentage of inhabitants who are within range of a mobile cellular signal, irrespective of whether or not they are subscribers. This is calculated by dividing the number of inhabitants within range of a mobile cellular signal by the total population.
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