How Much Mobile Data Do Pakistanis Use? (Updated Info)
In Pakistan, mobile data has become a basic need. People use it for social media, videos, working online, and more. Recent reports show strong growth in how much data the average person uses every month.
Latest Numbers & Trends
According to the State of Apps 2024 report by Data Darbar (using PTA data):
- The average monthly mobile data use in Pakistan is now 8.4 GB per person.
- That is a 13.5% increase from the year before, when the average was 7.4 GB.
- In 2020, people used only about 4.9 GB per month on average.
- Overall mobile data usage in the country reached 13,002 petabytes in FY24, which was up about 20% from the prior year.
- Also, fixed broadband (home internet) rose by 29% to 12,120 petabytes used.
These numbers tell us that people are using more mobile data than ever.
Cost of Mobile Data
- The average price per GB (in FY24) is now Rs. 26.6.
- This is a 4.3% rise from the previous year’s data cost.
- Pakistan has become one of the cheapest countries for mobile data — about US$ 0.10 per GB, making it 6th lowest worldwide.
Data Usage Comparison (Before vs Now)
| Time Period | Average Data Use per Month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ~ 4.9 GB | Much lower usage in early years |
| 1 year before 2024 | ~ 7.4 GB | The base before current rise |
| Latest (2024 data) | ~ 8.4 GB | Current average |
This clearly shows a steady increase over years.
Why Data Use Is Growing
- More smartphones & better internet networks
More people have smartphones, and 4G coverage has spread widely. - Use of video, streaming, social media
Watching videos, using apps, doing social media, and remote work all demand more data. - Broadband & network upgrades
Fixed broadband demand has grown too, and the shift from 2G/3G to faster tech is pushing usage. - Low data prices
Cheap data makes people more willing to use more.
Final Thoughts
Yes — mobile data usage in Pakistan has definitely increased. From about 4.9 GB per month in 2020 to 8.4 GB now, that’s big growth. Even though data got a bit costlier lately, it’s still cheap compared to many countries.
