This page provides an overview of the state of 5G in the European Union. Below you will find maps and charts about 5G population coverage, 5G rollout and 5G spectrum awards.
European 5G scoreboard
Overview of 5G developments
Map: 5G coverage
Darker green indicates higher coverage
≤20% ≥20% ≥40% ≥60% ≥80% 100%
72% population coverage achieved in EU27
Please note: Overall coverage is a general indicator that does not presume any particular quality of service measures. All 5G coverage is included, including that using dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS). Location covered by at least one operator.
Sources: Data on population coverage, base stations and spectrum assignments is from the DESI index. This data is supplemented with data independently collected by the Observatory
Chart: 5G base stations as a percentage of existing 4G base stations
Total of 256,074 5G base stations by end of 2021 in EU27
Please note: Only the total number of 5G base stations is known for some EU countries. This means the true total number of base stations in the EU in 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz or DSS bands may be higher. Excludes Italy, Estonia and Sweden as there was no base station data available. Additionally, some countries use bands that are not included in this chart and do not operate using a DSS configuration.
Chart: Percentage of pioneer bands assigned
62% of pioneer bands assigned
Please note: Countries need to assign 60 MHz in 700 MHz; 400 MHz in 3.6 GHz and 1000 MHz in 26 GHz to receive a 100% score.
Map: Pioneer bands assigned by country
Please note: Countries need to assign 60 MHz in 700 MHz; 400 MHz in 3.6 GHz and 1000 MHz in 26 GHz to receive a 100% score.
