Argentina Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Argentina's mobile subscriptions was 143.25 in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Argentina's mobile subscriptions stood at 143.25 in 2025, a rise of +5.54 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 143.25 by 2025. Argentina ranked 42nd globally.
Argentina’s mobile‑subscription density reached 143.25 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 42nd in the world and slightly above Poland’s 142.13 but below Mongolia’s 146.29. The market expanded from virtually zero in 1960 to a sustained climb that peaked at 158.19 in 2013, reflecting the rapid diffusion of smartphones and the liberalisation of the telecom sector during the early 2000s. The all‑time trough of 0.00 in 1988 corresponds to the pre‑mobile era, when cellular networks were not yet deployed. Over the 53‑year coverage span, subscription growth has slowed since the 2013 high, with a modest decline of roughly 15 subscriptions per 100 people, suggesting market saturation and lingering affordability constraints despite high penetration. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and policies that reduce handset costs could revive growth, while stagnant demand would likely keep the trajectory flat or marginally declining in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 146.76 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 143.25 | - | - |
| 2025 | 143.25 | +5.54 | #42 |
| 2023 | 137.71 | +6.22 | #40 |
| 2022 | 131.48 | +1.13 | #56 |
| 2021 | 130.35 | +9.17 | #54 |
| 2020 | 121.18 | −4.12 | #73 |
| 2019 | 125.30 | −5.92 | #65 |
| 2018 | 131.22 | −8.53 | #44 |
| 2017 | 139.76 | −5.39 | #29 |
| 2016 | 145.15 | +2.91 | #24 |
| 2015 | 142.24 | −0.08 | #34 |
| 2014 | 142.33 | −15.87 | #35 |
| 2013 | 158.19 | +5.62 | #15 |
| 2012 | 152.57 | +7.06 | #20 |
| 2011 | 145.51 | +7.26 | #22 |
| 2010 | 138.25 | +9.79 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's mobile subscriptions was 143.25 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's mobile subscriptions peaked at 158.19 in 2013.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Argentina was 0.00 in 1960.
Argentina ranks 42nd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 143.25 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Argentina in 2025 was 143.25. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Argentina Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}