Worldwide: 5G base stations in selected markets
Comparison of the number of 5G base stations in the European Union (EU) and selected countries worldwide in 2024 [Graph],
Comparison of the number of 5G base stations in the European Union (EU) and selected countries worldwide in 2024 [Graph],
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According to the latest statistics from the CTIA trade group,
According to the latest statistics from the CTIA trade group, there were a total of 418,887 operational cell sites across the US at the end of 2021. There are nearly 419,000 cell
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Comparison of the number of 5G base stations in the European Union (EU) and selected countries worldwide in 2024 [Graph], European 5G Observatory, June 30, 2024.
The base station in a 5G network is designed to provide high data rates, low latency, massive device connectivity, and improved energy efficiency compared to its predecessors.
But how many 5G base stations are actually active worldwide? This article dives deep into the numbers, examining deployment trends, regional growth, and what the future
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5G is the fifth generation of cellular network technology and the successor to 4G. First deployed in 2019, its technical standards are developed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in cooperation with the ITU''s IMT-2020 program. 5G networks divide coverage areas into smaller zones called cells, enabling devices to connect to local base stations via radio. Each station connects to the broader telephone network and the Internet
5G Americas tracks the number of LTE and 5G network deployments around the world collected from data are provided by our partners, TeleGeography. They represent current live
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They help fill coverage gaps, improve network reliability, and handle high data traffic. In cities, more than 60% of 5G base stations are small cells, placed on rooftops, lampposts, and building facades. These mini base stations are crucial for delivering consistent 5G speeds in crowded areas like stadiums, shopping malls, and business districts.
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.
By 2026, private 5G networks are expected to drive the need for an additional 500,000 base stations worldwide. Large enterprises, factories, and industrial zones are adopting private 5G to support automation, robotics, and AI-driven processes.
"More wireless infrastructure is a big part of that successful launch as key federal infrastructure siting reforms continue to pay dividends by easing barriers to deployment. By the end of 2021, there were 418,887 operational cell sites across the nation. And that doesn't account for all the new 5G base stations added to existing cell sites."