Barbados Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Barbados's mobile subscriptions was 108.01 in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Barbados's mobile subscriptions stood at 108.01 in 2025, a decline of +6.57 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 108.01 by 2025. Barbados ranked 126th globally.
Barbados' mobile subscription rate, as recorded by the World Bank, has exhibited a mixed trend over the 52-year period. Starting from a negligible base in 1960, the number of mobile subscriptions in Barbados increased steadily until it reached its all-time peak of 127.18 in 2010. However, the rate declined to 0.00 in 1990, mirroring a trough in the mobile subscription market. The country has since managed to recover, standing at 108.01 mobile subscriptions in 2025, placing it at the 126th position globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Barbados' rate is relatively close to that of Tuvalu, which has a higher rate of 108.97 mobile subscriptions. Despite the recovery, Barbados' mobile subscription rate has not regained its peak level of 2010. The trend may continue to evolve, potentially influenced by advancements in digital infrastructure and internet accessibility, which could lead to increased adoption of mobile services and higher subscription rates in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 108.01 | - | - |
| 2025 | 108.01 | −6.57 | #126 |
| 2022 | 114.58 | +2.36 | #103 |
| 2021 | 112.22 | +7.50 | #103 |
| 2020 | 104.72 | −12.39 | #119 |
| 2019 | 117.11 | −0.21 | #84 |
| 2018 | 117.32 | −0.31 | #79 |
| 2017 | 117.63 | −1.19 | #86 |
| 2016 | 118.82 | −1.19 | #76 |
| 2015 | 120.00 | +10.26 | #75 |
| 2014 | 109.74 | −1.08 | #96 |
| 2013 | 110.82 | −15.31 | #92 |
| 2012 | 126.13 | +0.14 | #54 |
| 2011 | 125.99 | −1.19 | #45 |
| 2010 | 127.18 | +4.22 | #35 |
| 2009 | 122.96 | +17.11 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's mobile subscriptions was 108.01 in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's mobile subscriptions peaked at 127.18 in 2010.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Barbados was 0.00 in 1960.
Barbados ranks 126th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 108.01 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Barbados in 2025 was 108.01. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Barbados Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}