Countries with the Most Mobile Data Usage

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The countries with the highest monthly mobile data usage per capita, based on data from the World Bank.

Curaçao and Kuwait Lead

The island nation of Curaçao ranks first overall, with 131.3 gigabytes of monthly mobile data usage per capita, nearly 10 times higher than the U.S. at 13.4 gigabytes.

Following in second place is oil-rich Kuwait. In recent years, the country’s telecom industry has significantly improved, with 5G networks reaching roughly 97% of the population.

Furthermore, the Kuwait government invested heavily in mobile platforms that allow people to settle traffic fines or schedule court dates via mobile apps.

Top European Countries

Known for its advanced telecommunications infrastructure, Finland leads Europe in mobile data usage.

In fact, the country launched the first 6G test network worldwide. Given its reputation for being a leader in communications networks and digital technologies, many companies use Finland to test new products and services before launching globally.

Joining Finland from Europe in this list are Estonia, Austria, and Lithuania.