Azerbaijan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Azerbaijan's mobile subscriptions was 109.21 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's mobile subscriptions stood at 109.21 in 2025, a rise of +1.53 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 109.21 by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 122nd globally.
Azerbaijan’s mobile‑subscription density reached 109.21 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 122nd in the world and marginally below its all‑time peak of 109.68 recorded in 2015. The market evolved from a zero base in 1960, with the first measurable uptake occurring after the early 1990s, and the trough of 0.00 in 1993 reflecting the post‑Soviet transition when network infrastructure was virtually nonexistent. Over the subsequent 53‑year span, subscription rates climbed steadily, mirroring the rapid diffusion of GSM and 4G technologies across the region. Azerbaijan’s current level is comparable to peers such as Fiji (109.18) and slightly lower than Uzbekistan (110.01), suggesting that regional saturation points are being approached. Continued expansion will likely depend on the rollout of 5G services and the affordability of data plans, which could either sustain modest growth or trigger a plateau if pricing or regulatory constraints intensify.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 110.08 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 109.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 109.21 | +1.53 | #122 |
| 2023 | 107.69 | +0.18 | #106 |
| 2022 | 107.51 | +1.81 | #122 |
| 2021 | 105.69 | +4.10 | #117 |
| 2020 | 101.60 | −4.73 | #127 |
| 2019 | 106.33 | +3.34 | #115 |
| 2018 | 102.99 | +1.40 | #115 |
| 2017 | 101.59 | −1.66 | #123 |
| 2016 | 103.25 | −6.43 | #118 |
| 2015 | 109.68 | +0.12 | #101 |
| 2014 | 109.57 | +2.98 | #97 |
| 2013 | 106.58 | −1.41 | #104 |
| 2012 | 107.99 | −1.35 | #98 |
| 2011 | 109.33 | +9.85 | #81 |
| 2010 | 99.49 | +13.74 | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's mobile subscriptions was 109.21 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 109.68 in 2015.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Azerbaijan was 0.00 in 1960.
Azerbaijan ranks 122nd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 109.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 109.21. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Azerbaijan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}