Brunei Darussalam Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Brunei Darussalam's mobile subscriptions was 121.50 in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's mobile subscriptions stood at 121.50 in 2025, a decline of +5.51 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 121.50 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 92nd globally.
Brunei Darussalam's mobile subscription market has experienced a steady growth trajectory over the past five decades, with the country's mobile penetration reaching 121.50 subscriptions per 100 people by 2025, ranking 92 globally. Notably, Brunei's mobile subscription market peaked in 2021 at 133.60 subscriptions per 100 people, a milestone that underscores the nation's commitment to digital connectivity. Conversely, the market experienced a trough in 1988 with zero mobile subscriptions, highlighting the country's nascent telecommunications sector during that era. When compared to its peer countries, Brunei's mobile subscription market is closely aligned with Germany's, with both nations boasting comparable levels of mobile penetration. As Brunei's population continues to adapt to digital technologies, it is likely that the country will maintain its mobile subscription growth trajectory, subject to the availability of high-speed internet infrastructure and government initiatives to promote digital literacy.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 120.55 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 121.50 | - | - |
| 2025 | 121.50 | −5.51 | #92 |
| 2023 | 127.01 | +10.90 | #63 |
| 2022 | 116.11 | −17.49 | #96 |
| 2021 | 133.60 | +13.66 | #47 |
| 2020 | 119.93 | −9.91 | #79 |
| 2019 | 129.85 | +0.58 | #55 |
| 2018 | 129.27 | +3.40 | #46 |
| 2017 | 125.87 | +3.44 | #56 |
| 2016 | 122.43 | +12.68 | #63 |
| 2015 | 109.75 | +1.28 | #99 |
| 2014 | 108.47 | −5.54 | #100 |
| 2013 | 114.01 | −1.82 | #85 |
| 2012 | 115.83 | +4.87 | #75 |
| 2011 | 110.96 | +0.06 | #75 |
| 2010 | 110.90 | +3.65 | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's mobile subscriptions was 121.50 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's mobile subscriptions peaked at 133.60 in 2021.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Brunei Darussalam was 0.00 in 1960.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 92nd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 121.50 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 121.50. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Brunei Darussalam Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}