Mobile network coverage - Country rankings
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Mobile network coverage, percent of the population, 2016:
The average for 2016 based on 10 countries was 92.29 percent. The highest value was in Indonesia: 100 percent and the lowest value was in Vietnam: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 100 | 1 | 2012 - 2016 |
| Singapore | 100 | 2 | 2012 - 2016 |
| Cambodia | 99 | 3 | 2012 - 2016 |
| Philippines | 99 | 4 | 2012 - 2016 |
| Thailand | 97 | 5 | 2012 - 2016 |
| Laos | 96 | 6 | 2014 - 2016 |
| Malaysia | 95.4 | 7 | 2012 - 2016 |
| India | 93.5 | 8 | 2012 - 2016 |
| Burma | 73 | 9 | 2014 - 2016 |
| Vietnam | 70 | 10 | 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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