Belize Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Belize's mobile subscriptions was 69.22 in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belize's mobile subscriptions stood at 69.22 in 2025, a rise of +2.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.22 by 2025. Belize ranked 181st globally.
Belize’s mobile‑subscription rate rose from zero in 1992, when the country recorded its all‑time trough, to 69.22 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing it 181st in the world and matching the peak level reached that same year. The 52‑year coverage span reflects a rapid diffusion of cellular technology, particularly after the early 2000s when regional liberalisation and the entry of multiple operators lowered prices and expanded network reach. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Haiti recorded a slightly higher subscription density of 69.61, while the Syrian Arab Republic lagged at 67.24, underscoring Belize’s competitive position in the Caribbean‑Latin American context. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in 5G infrastructure and affordable data plans could push the penetration rate beyond the current ceiling, potentially moving Belize into the top‑150 bracket in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 69.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.22 | +2.04 | #181 |
| 2022 | 67.18 | +0.40 | #180 |
| 2021 | 66.78 | −0.77 | #177 |
| 2020 | 67.55 | +1.48 | #177 |
| 2019 | 66.07 | +1.29 | #178 |
| 2018 | 64.78 | +0.62 | #169 |
| 2017 | 64.16 | +3.03 | #175 |
| 2016 | 61.13 | +1.65 | #178 |
| 2015 | 59.48 | +10.10 | #181 |
| 2014 | 49.38 | −1.73 | #186 |
| 2013 | 51.11 | −0.45 | #179 |
| 2012 | 51.56 | −16.39 | #177 |
| 2011 | 67.95 | +7.31 | #150 |
| 2010 | 60.64 | +8.89 | #149 |
| 2009 | 51.75 | −0.83 | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's mobile subscriptions was 69.22 in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Belize's mobile subscriptions peaked at 69.22 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Belize was 0.00 in 1960.
Belize ranks 181st globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 69.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Belize in 2025 was 69.22. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Belize Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}