Aruba Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Aruba's mobile subscriptions was 128.18 in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Aruba's mobile subscriptions stood at 128.18 in 2025, a decline of +2.47 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 128.18 by 2025. Aruba ranked 72nd globally.
Aruba's mobile subscription rate has demonstrated a steady progression since its inception in the early 1960s. With a current mobile subscription rate of 128.18, the island nation ranks 72 globally. The peak year of 2013 saw a mobile subscription rate of 135.34, while the trough year of 1991 saw a rate of 0.00, signifying the absence of mobile subscriptions at that time. This trajectory has placed Aruba in close proximity to other developed economies, with Liechtenstein ranking at a comparable rate of 128.31. The significant increase in mobile subscriptions in the 2010s reflects Aruba's integration into the global digital economy. However, the current rate remains relatively stable, with no significant upward or downward trend observed in recent years. A decline in global mobile subscription rates, driven by the increasing adoption of wireless broadband and declining demand for traditional mobile services, could potentially impact Aruba's mobile subscription rate trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 128.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | 128.18 | −2.47 | #72 |
| 2022 | 130.65 | −0.44 | #57 |
| 2021 | 131.09 | −0.19 | #52 |
| 2020 | 131.29 | −0.40 | #48 |
| 2019 | 131.68 | −3.66 | #50 |
| 2015 | 135.34 | +0.19 | #42 |
| 2014 | 135.14 | −0.20 | #43 |
| 2013 | 135.34 | +2.68 | #43 |
| 2012 | 132.66 | +1.01 | #42 |
| 2010 | 131.65 | +2.39 | #30 |
| 2009 | 129.26 | +5.74 | #28 |
| 2008 | 123.52 | +5.92 | #30 |
| 2007 | 117.60 | +3.30 | #25 |
| 2006 | 114.30 | +4.55 | #14 |
| 2005 | 109.75 | +4.20 | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's mobile subscriptions was 128.18 in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Aruba's mobile subscriptions peaked at 135.34 in 2013.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Aruba was 0.00 in 1960.
Aruba ranks 72nd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Aruba's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 128.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Aruba in 2025 was 128.18. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Aruba Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}