Burkina Faso Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Burkina Faso's mobile subscriptions was 137.65 in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 15.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's mobile subscriptions stood at 137.65 in 2025, a rise of +18.18 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 137.65 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 49th globally.
Burkina Faso’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to an all‑time high of 137.65 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 49th worldwide. The trajectory was flat for decades, with the trough also recorded at 0.00 in 1995, before a rapid expansion after the mid‑2000s that mirrors the surge seen in peer economies such as the Slovak Republic, which recorded 138.72 subscriptions per 100 people in the same year. Over the 52‑year coverage period, the increase reflects both the diffusion of affordable handset technology and the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector, which together lowered entry barriers for providers and spurred network rollout across urban and rural areas. While the current level already exceeds many regional counterparts, further growth will depend on continued investment in 4G/5G infrastructure, the affordability of data plans, and regulatory policies that encourage competition, suggesting a modest upward trend may persist if these conditions are maintained.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 137.65 | - | - |
| 2025 | 137.65 | +18.18 | #49 |
| 2022 | 119.46 | +7.27 | #89 |
| 2021 | 112.20 | +9.22 | #104 |
| 2020 | 102.97 | +5.82 | #125 |
| 2019 | 97.15 | +2.53 | #134 |
| 2018 | 94.62 | +4.41 | #132 |
| 2017 | 90.21 | +10.54 | #142 |
| 2016 | 79.67 | +2.73 | #157 |
| 2015 | 76.94 | +8.40 | #161 |
| 2014 | 68.54 | +5.02 | #167 |
| 2013 | 63.52 | +5.43 | #164 |
| 2012 | 58.09 | +11.99 | #168 |
| 2011 | 46.11 | +10.82 | #174 |
| 2010 | 35.28 | +10.95 | #180 |
| 2009 | 24.34 | +4.52 | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's mobile subscriptions was 137.65 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 15.2% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's mobile subscriptions peaked at 137.65 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Burkina Faso was 0.00 in 1960.
Burkina Faso ranks 49th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 137.65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 137.65. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Burkina Faso Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}