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Mobile vs landline adoption
Our World in Data's small multiples drew 15.5K views on X: 0.5x its typical post and #125 of 139 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
Many countries are “leapfrogging” landlines and going straight to mobile phones, The concept of “leapfrogging” is popular in development. It suggests that, as they develop, lower-income countries can skip intermediate technologies or system
Why it spread
This post spread because it explains itself and rode a hot topic that week, reaching 15,512 views with 164 likes, 34 reposts, 4 quotes and 22 saves from an account in the top quarter for source reach.
What worked
- The chart explains itself, so readers grasp the leapfrogging idea without extra context.
- It landed on a hot topic that week, which gave the post a natural reason to travel.
- It is branded, shows a source line and uses small multiples with high self labelling, so the format stays clear and credible.
What to borrow
We could take a widely discussed development theme and show it as small multiples where each panel labels itself, keeping our brand and source line visible.
Careful
Do not over-read the low quote rate as a sign of weak interest, and do not assume the same framing will travel without a hot topic behind it.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Our World in Data.
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How far did Our World in Data's "Mobile vs landline adoption" chart travel?
15,512 views, 164 likes, 34 reposts and 22 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 28.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A small multiples. Many countries skipped landlines for mobile phones.
Can I use Our World in Data's chart?
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