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Top 10 countries by mobile subscriptions

Top 10 countries by mobile subscriptions for 2021 is led by Hong Kong SAR, China at 320, while Thailand closes the current top ten at 168. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.080.0160240320Hong Kong SAR, ChinaHong Kong SAR, China: 320320Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda: 199199LibyaLibya: 195195United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates: 186186MontenegroMontenegro: 185185Macao SAR, ChinaMacao SAR, China: 184184El SalvadorEl Salvador: 177177BotswanaBotswana: 173173Russian FederationRussian Federation: 169169ThailandThailand: 168168

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Hong Kong SAR, China 320
2 Antigua and Barbuda 199
3 Libya 195
4 United Arab Emirates 186
5 Montenegro 185
6 Macao SAR, China 184
7 El Salvador 177
8 Botswana 173
9 Russian Federation 169
10 Thailand 168

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by mobile subscriptions” collection for 2021 opens with Hong Kong SAR, China at 320.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Thailand (168), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.