5G Base Stations: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
5G base station deployment comparison between China and the rest of the world (2019-2025). China operates 70%+ of global 5G infrastructure.
Quick Answer
China deployed 4.8 million 5G base stations in 2025, 76.2% of global infrastructure. From 26% in 2019, China built the world's largest 5G network in 6 years. China leads global 5G deployment. Data from GSMA covers 2019-2025.
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5G Base Stations: China vs World
Data Table
7 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.13 | 0.5 | 0.37 | 26 |
| 2020 | 0.72 | 1.6 | 0.88 | 45 |
| 2021 | 1.43 | 2.3 | 0.87 | 62.2 |
| 2022 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 1 | 69.7 |
| 2023 | 3.38 | 4.6 | 1.22 | 73.5 |
| 2024 | 4.05 | 5.4 | 1.35 | 75 |
| 2025 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 76.2 |
About This Dataset
5G base station deployment comparison between China and the rest of the world (2019-2025). China operates 70%+ of global 5G infrastructure.
China's 5G Base Stations: China vs World in 2025 was N/A (Million Stations). The dataset spans 7 data points from 2019 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). 5G Base Stations: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/5g-base-stations-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
GSMA, China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Last Updated:
2026-06-10T11:50:50.592Z
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What is China's 5G Base Stations: China vs World in 2025?
China's 5G Base Stations: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 7 data points covering 2019 to 2025.
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What is the data range for 5G Base Stations: China vs World?
The 5G Base Stations: China vs World dataset covers 2019 to 2025, with 7 data points. Data source: GSMA, China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.