Number of 5G base stations in selected markets
With more than 4 million base stations by Q4 2024, China has built the world''s largest #5G network—about 12× the EU and 30× the US,
The country has set an ambitious goal of deploying over 500,000 5G base stations by 2025, a target driven by telecom giants like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The Indian government has actively supported 5G expansion, conducting large-scale spectrum auctions and offering incentives for infrastructure development.
The build-out of 5G continues, with around 360 networks launched worldwide. Global 5G population coverage is expected to reach 60 percent by the end of 2025, providing 5G coverage to an additional 400 million people during the year. Outside mainland China, it is projected to increase from 50 percent in 2025 to about 85 percent in 2031.
5G mid-band coverage is projected to increase from 40 percent to 45 percent during 2025. Global 5G population coverage outside of mainland China is predicted to reach around 85 percent at the end of 2031. There are currently 841 4G networks deployed worldwide, with 347 upgraded to LTE-Advanced and 448 LTE devices supporting Cat-16 .
In data collected between July 2022 and June 2024, China was reported to have had around 3.5 million 5G base stations installed across the country, with Chinese mobile operators investing heavily in 5G infrastructure. By comparison, the European Union had around 460,000 thousand base stations, while the United States had approximately 175,000.
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