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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  5. 43 Belgium 2.49 million compare
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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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About this data

Indicator
Landline phone subscriptions
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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