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US GDP per Capita vs US Mobile Subscriptions
US GDP per Capita and US Mobile Subscriptions correlate at r = +0.94 over 50 years (1960–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.51. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.94 to 0.51 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- +0.94
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 50 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.90 to 0.97
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.51
Sources
- US GDP per Capita (USD): World Bank. US GDP per Capita (World Bank indicator NY.GDP.PCAP.CD).
- US Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people): World Bank. US Mobile Subscriptions (World Bank indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.