Landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan
Pakistan: Landline phone subscriptions was 2.54 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.54 million
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
41st
of 212 countries
All-time high
6.37 million
in 2013
All-time low
66,776
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan is 2.54 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan peaked at 6.37 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 66,776, in 1960.
Pakistan ranks 41st of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 66,776 | — |
| 1961 | 66,776 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 66,776 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 66,776 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 66,776 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 96,000 | +43.8% |
| 1966 | 96,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 96,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 96,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 96,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 140,000 | +45.8% |
| 1971 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 208,000 | +48.6% |
| 1976 | 227,000 | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 242,000 | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 260,000 | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 286,000 | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 303,000 | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 326,930 | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 337,710 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 384,430 | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 441,091 | +14.7% |
| 1985 | 455,675 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 519,540 | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 583,930 | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 636,590 | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 792,211 | +24.4% |
| 1990 | 843,346 | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 1.12 million | +32.3% |
| 1992 | 1.24 million | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 1.53 million | +22.9% |
| 1994 | 1.83 million | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 2.13 million | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 2.38 million | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 2.56 million | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 2.66 million | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 2.87 million | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 3.05 million | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 3.25 million | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 3.66 million | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 4.05 million | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 4.50 million | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 5.23 million | +16.1% |
| 2006 | 5.24 million | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 4.81 million | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 4.42 million | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 6.14 million | +39.1% |
| 2010 | 6.08 million | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 5.72 million | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 5.86 million | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 6.37 million | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 4.90 million | -23.1% |
| 2015 | 3.54 million | -27.8% |
| 2016 | 3.10 million | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 2.94 million | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 2.93 million | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.78 million | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 2.88 million | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 2.57 million | -10.7% |
| 2022 | 2.58 million | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 2.57 million | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 2.54 million | -1.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2.54 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102,714, 24.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 2.54 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.22 million, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 81,388 | 66,776 | 96,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 192,300 | 140,000 | 286,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 478,111 | 303,000 | 792,211 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 million | 843,346 | 2.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.43 million | 3.05 million | 6.14 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.42 million | 2.78 million | 6.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 million | 2.54 million | 2.88 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan?
- Landline phone subscriptions in Pakistan was 2.54 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.37 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,776 in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for landline phone subscriptions?
- Pakistan ranks 41st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is landline phone subscriptions rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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