Yes, mobile phones and active subscriptions significantly outnumber people on Earth
.
As of early 2025, there are over 12 billion mobile connections
worldwide, far exceeding the global human population of roughly 8.1 to
8.2 billion. This disparity is driven by the use of multiple devices per
person, business phones, and IoT connections. - Higher Connection Count: Estimates indicate that active mobile connections (sim cards/subscriptions) exceed the human population by more than 4 billion.
- Rapid Adoption: Mobile phones are considered the fastest-growing man-made phenomenon, with subscriptions growing significantly faster than the human population.
- Multiple Device Usage: While not everyone owns a phone, many individuals—particularly in developed economies—own multiple devices (e.g., work and personal phones, tablets), driving up the total count.
- Global Penetration: The proliferation of mobile devices is vast, with many more people having access to a mobile phone than having access to improved sanitation or working toilets.
In
essence, while not every single person has a phone, the total number of
devices and subscriptions is nearly double the global population.
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