Bulgaria Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Bulgaria's mobile subscriptions was 118.03 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's mobile subscriptions stood at 118.03 in 2025, a rise of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 118.03 by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 98th globally.
Bulgaria's mobile subscription rate has exhibited a mixed trend over the past five decades. Starting from a near-zero base in 1960, the country's mobile penetration accelerated in the early 2000s, eventually peaking at 147.34 mobile subscriptions per 100 people in 2012. However, Bulgaria's mobile market has since declined, reaching 118.03 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025, placing it at 98th globally. This decrease is somewhat mirrored by Ukraine, which has also seen a decline in mobile subscriptions over the same period. French Polynesia, on the other hand, has maintained a relatively stable rate, with 119.61 mobile subscriptions per 100 people in 2025. The decline in Bulgaria's mobile market may be attributed to a saturation effect, where a significant portion of the population has already adopted mobile services. A shift towards 5G technology and increased competition in the market could potentially alter the trajectory of Bulgaria's mobile subscription rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 118.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 118.03 | - | - |
| 2025 | 118.03 | +0.10 | #98 |
| 2023 | 117.93 | +1.25 | #86 |
| 2022 | 116.68 | +1.77 | #95 |
| 2021 | 114.91 | +0.32 | #96 |
| 2020 | 114.60 | −2.02 | #93 |
| 2019 | 116.62 | −2.78 | #86 |
| 2018 | 119.40 | −1.20 | #72 |
| 2017 | 120.60 | −5.31 | #74 |
| 2016 | 125.91 | −2.20 | #55 |
| 2015 | 128.10 | −3.23 | #55 |
| 2014 | 131.34 | −13.02 | #49 |
| 2013 | 144.36 | −2.98 | #32 |
| 2012 | 147.34 | +5.40 | #25 |
| 2011 | 141.94 | +4.80 | #26 |
| 2010 | 137.14 | −2.48 | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria 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
Bulgaria's mobile subscriptions was 118.03 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's mobile subscriptions peaked at 147.34 in 2012.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Bulgaria was 0.00 in 1960.
Bulgaria ranks 98th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 118.03 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Bulgaria in 2025 was 118.03. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Bulgaria Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}