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Mobile network coverage, percent of the population, 2016:

The average for 2016 based on 2 countries was 98 percent. The highest value was in Australia: 99 percent and the lowest value was in New Zealand: 97 percent. The indicator is available from 2012 to 2016. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Measure: percent; Source: International Telecommunication Union
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Countries Mobile network coverage, 2016 Global rank Available data
Australia 99 1 2012 - 2016
New Zealand 97 2 2012 - 2016



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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