Brazil Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Brazil's mobile subscriptions was 104.58 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brazil's mobile subscriptions stood at 104.58 in 2025, a rise of +3.56 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 104.58 by 2025. Brazil ranked 134th globally.
Brazil's mobile subscription rate has experienced a significant growth trajectory over the past five decades, with the all-time peak of 140.31 subscriptions per 100 people achieved in 2014. The country's mobile penetration has been steadily increasing since the trough year of 1989, when the rate was 0.00, indicating a complete absence of mobile subscriptions. As of 2025, Brazil ranks 134 globally with 104.58 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, closely trailing Hungary, which ranks 136 with 105.28 subscriptions. The steady growth in mobile subscriptions reflects the country's improving economic conditions and increasing access to mobile services. However, the current ranking of 134 globally suggests that Brazil still lags behind many other countries in terms of mobile penetration. If Brazil continues to experience economic growth and invests in expanding its mobile infrastructure, it may be able to improve its mobile subscription rate and move up the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 105.57 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 104.58 | - | - |
| 2025 | 104.58 | +3.56 | #134 |
| 2023 | 101.02 | −0.23 | #119 |
| 2022 | 101.25 | −3.58 | #138 |
| 2021 | 104.83 | +6.18 | #124 |
| 2020 | 98.65 | +1.27 | #134 |
| 2019 | 97.37 | −4.23 | #132 |
| 2018 | 101.60 | −6.49 | #123 |
| 2017 | 108.09 | −12.01 | #108 |
| 2016 | 120.10 | −7.74 | #70 |
| 2015 | 127.84 | −12.47 | #57 |
| 2014 | 140.31 | +3.72 | #36 |
| 2013 | 136.59 | +10.46 | #40 |
| 2012 | 126.13 | +6.12 | #53 |
| 2011 | 120.01 | +18.34 | #57 |
| 2010 | 101.67 | +13.48 | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's mobile subscriptions was 104.58 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's mobile subscriptions peaked at 140.31 in 2014.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Brazil was 0.00 in 1960.
Brazil ranks 134th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 104.58 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Brazil in 2025 was 104.58. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Brazil Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}