Angola Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Angola's mobile subscriptions was 82.65 in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 18.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Angola's mobile subscriptions stood at 82.65 in 2025, a rise of +12.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 82.65 by 2025. Angola ranked 166th globally.
Angola’s mobile‑subscription density reached 82.65 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 166th in the world and marking both the latest figure and the all‑time peak for the 53‑year series that began in 1960 with a zero baseline. The dramatic rise from a trough of 0.00 in 1992 reflects the rapid diffusion of cellular technology after the end of the civil war, when infrastructure and regulatory reforms opened the market to private operators. By contrast, peer nations with similar rankings such as Chad (83.41) and Namibia (83.60) have achieved comparable coverage, underscoring a regional convergence toward high mobile penetration despite divergent economic structures. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in network expansion, particularly 4G/5G rollout, and policies fostering affordable data plans will likely push Angola’s subscription rate beyond the current peak, further integrating the country into the digital economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 89.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 82.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | 82.65 | +12.60 | #166 |
| 2023 | 70.05 | +3.45 | #145 |
| 2022 | 66.60 | +22.21 | #181 |
| 2021 | 44.39 | +0.61 | #197 |
| 2020 | 43.78 | −2.03 | #195 |
| 2019 | 45.81 | +3.35 | #194 |
| 2018 | 42.46 | −1.61 | #184 |
| 2017 | 44.07 | −0.48 | #185 |
| 2016 | 44.55 | −4.76 | #186 |
| 2015 | 49.31 | −2.43 | #187 |
| 2014 | 51.74 | +0.96 | #185 |
| 2013 | 50.77 | −0.01 | #180 |
| 2012 | 50.78 | +0.93 | #180 |
| 2011 | 49.85 | +9.48 | #169 |
| 2010 | 40.37 | +4.19 | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's mobile subscriptions was 82.65 in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 18.0% increase from the previous year.
Angola's mobile subscriptions peaked at 82.65 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Angola was 0.00 in 1960.
Angola ranks 166th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 82.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Angola in 2025 was 82.65. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Angola Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}