Bosnia and Herzegovina Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscriptions was 123.45 in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscriptions stood at 123.45 in 2025, a rise of +5.72 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 123.45 by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 86th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscription growth has been a notable phenomenon since the country's last trough in 1995, when the figure stood at 0.00. Over the ensuing decades, mobile penetration has steadily increased, reaching its all-time peak of 123.45 in 2025. In comparison to its peers, Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscription rate ranks 86th globally, marginally behind Indonesia at 124.37 and Nepal at 124.59. The country's relatively high mobile subscription rate is a testament to its growing telecommunications infrastructure and increasing demand for mobile services. Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscription rate has not only bridged the gap from its post-conflict era but has also surpassed its Western European counterpart, the United Kingdom, which stands at 122.66. However, the trajectory of this trend may be impacted by potential shifts in global demand, technological advancements, and regulatory changes in the telecommunications sector. If technological advancements in 5G continue to accelerate, Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscription rate may experience a surge in growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 125.81 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 123.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | 123.45 | +5.72 | #86 |
| 2023 | 117.73 | −1.21 | #87 |
| 2022 | 118.94 | +4.03 | #90 |
| 2021 | 114.91 | +8.54 | #97 |
| 2020 | 106.38 | −5.88 | #109 |
| 2019 | 112.26 | +10.07 | #98 |
| 2018 | 102.19 | +1.85 | #121 |
| 2017 | 100.33 | +2.32 | #125 |
| 2016 | 98.01 | +0.15 | #128 |
| 2015 | 97.87 | −0.07 | #128 |
| 2014 | 97.93 | +1.33 | #124 |
| 2013 | 96.61 | +5.12 | #124 |
| 2012 | 91.48 | +6.73 | #122 |
| 2011 | 84.75 | +3.15 | #123 |
| 2010 | 81.60 | −2.35 | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscriptions was 123.45 in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscriptions peaked at 123.45 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 0.00 in 1960.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 86th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 123.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 123.45. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}