Belgium Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Belgium's mobile subscriptions was 104.42 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belgium's mobile subscriptions stood at 104.42 in 2025, a rise of +1.22 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 104.42 by 2025. Belgium ranked 135th globally.
Belgium’s mobile‑subscription density reached 104.42 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 135th in the world and slightly below peers such as Brazil (104.58) and Nigeria (104.13). After a gradual build‑up from zero in 1960, the market expanded rapidly in the 1990s and early 2000s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 113.60 in 2014, the highest level recorded over the 53‑year series. The trough of 0.00 in 1985 reflects the pre‑cellular era when fixed‑line telephony dominated; the subsequent diffusion of GSM networks drove the steep ascent that has since moderated. The modest decline from the 2014 peak suggests market saturation, as most adults now own at least one device and multiple‑SIM households become common. Continued growth will likely depend on the rollout of 5G services and the integration of Internet‑of‑Things applications, which could push subscription density above the current level despite the mature market.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 105.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 104.42 | - | - |
| 2025 | 104.42 | +1.22 | #135 |
| 2023 | 103.20 | +1.52 | #114 |
| 2022 | 101.68 | +0.22 | #135 |
| 2021 | 101.46 | +1.55 | #132 |
| 2020 | 99.91 | −0.25 | #130 |
| 2019 | 100.17 | +0.00 | #129 |
| 2018 | 100.16 | +0.33 | #125 |
| 2017 | 99.83 | −10.92 | #127 |
| 2016 | 110.75 | −2.54 | #99 |
| 2015 | 113.29 | −0.31 | #91 |
| 2014 | 113.60 | +3.25 | #85 |
| 2013 | 110.35 | −0.51 | #93 |
| 2012 | 110.86 | −2.35 | #90 |
| 2011 | 113.20 | +2.07 | #66 |
| 2010 | 111.13 | +2.23 | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's mobile subscriptions was 104.42 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Belgium's mobile subscriptions peaked at 113.60 in 2014.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Belgium was 0.00 in 1960.
Belgium ranks 135th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belgium's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 104.42 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Belgium in 2025 was 104.42. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Belgium Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}