The source notes the following: "There may be discrepancies between the reported figures, as the method for calculating the number of base stations is not standardized between regions. Data on base stations were collected from various sources including regulator announcements."
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Number of 5G base stations per 100,000 people in selected countries worldwide 2024
A ranking of 5G markets compiled between July 2022 and June 2024 found that South Korea had *** 5G base stations per 100,000 inhabitants. This was more than twice the number installed in China, and almost ** times the number reported for the United States. South Korea became the first country to launch commercial 5G services in April 2019.
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European 5G Observatory. (June 30, 2024). Number of 5G base stations per 100,000 inhabitants in selected countries worldwide in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1426469/number-of-5g-base-stations-per-100-000-in-selected-markets/
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