Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Austria (2026)
In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Austria stood at 124.5 per 100 people, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 121.7 per 100 people in 2023 to 124.5 per 100 people in 2024. Austria ranks #26 of 56 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #78 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 124.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Austria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +2.2% (2024)
- Up from 121.7 per 100 people in 2023 to 124.5 per 100 people in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +15.4% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 1 per 100 people in 1990 to 124.5 per 100 people in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 1 per 100 people (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 1 per 100 people in 1990 to 124.5 per 100 people in 2024.
- Peak value (2012)
- 161.2 per 100 people (2012)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 124.5 per 100 people.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #26 of 56 (2024)
- Austria ranks 26 of 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #78 of 210 (2024)
- Austria ranks 78 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 123.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Austria (124.5 per 100 people) is above the average of 123.7 per 100 people across the 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 124.8 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.1%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 11.4 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Austria (2025)
- 91.9% (2025)
- 91.9% of the population in Austria used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 9.2 million (2024)
- Austria had a population of 9.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 122 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 121 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 121 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 120 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | 121 | −2.8% |
| 2018 | 124 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 123 | −2.7% |
| 2016 | 127 | −18.6% |
| 2015 | 156 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 152 | −3.2% |
| 2013 | 156 | −2.9% |
| 2012 | 161 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 155 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 146 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 137 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 130 | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 119 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 112 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 105 | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 97.8 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 89.6 | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 83.3 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 81.3 | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 76.3 | +43.5% |
| 1999 | 53.2 | +85.0% |
| 1998 | 28.7 | +97.5% |
| 1997 | 14.6 | +93.5% |
| 1996 | 7.5 | +55.9% |
| 1995 | 4.8 | +37.7% |
| 1994 | 3.5 | +25.5% |
| 1993 | 2.8 | +27.0% |
| 1992 | 2.2 | +47.8% |
| 1991 | 1.5 | +55.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Austria?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Austria stood at 124.5 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Austria come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Austria is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Austria changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 1 per 100 people in 1990 to 124.5 per 100 people in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.CEL.SETS.P2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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