Côte d'Ivoire Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Côte d'Ivoire's mobile subscriptions was 191.52 in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 11.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's mobile subscriptions stood at 191.52 in 2025, a rise of +19.53 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 191.52 by 2025. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 8th globally.
Côte d'Ivoire has experienced a significant growth in mobile subscriptions over the past five decades, with the latest figure standing at 191.52, ranking the country eighth globally. This is a remarkable turnaround from the 1995 trough of 0.00 subscriptions, marking a complete reversal in the country's mobile penetration. The rapid expansion is comparable to that of Botswana, which shares a similar ranking and has witnessed a comparable rise in mobile subscriptions. The peak year of 2025 marks a new high for Côte d'Ivoire, underscoring the country's increasing reliance on mobile technology. The mobile subscription rate has grown steadily from 0.00 in 1960, with the latest figure representing a 100% increase from the trough. However, the increasing penetration of mobile technology may lead to a saturation point in the coming years, potentially slowing the rate of growth unless new technologies or innovative services drive further adoption.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 201.66 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 191.52 | - | - |
| 2025 | 191.52 | +19.53 | #8 |
| 2023 | 171.99 | +10.76 | #11 |
| 2022 | 161.23 | +10.89 | #19 |
| 2021 | 150.34 | +11.68 | #18 |
| 2020 | 138.66 | +6.09 | #29 |
| 2019 | 132.57 | +9.48 | #45 |
| 2018 | 123.10 | +4.34 | #63 |
| 2017 | 118.76 | +13.13 | #82 |
| 2016 | 105.63 | +4.99 | #111 |
| 2015 | 100.64 | +10.52 | #123 |
| 2014 | 90.12 | +9.12 | #136 |
| 2013 | 81.00 | +3.87 | #143 |
| 2012 | 77.13 | +1.66 | #145 |
| 2011 | 75.47 | +6.10 | #139 |
| 2010 | 69.37 | +9.43 | #139 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's mobile subscriptions was 191.52 in 2025, a rise of +19.53 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 191.52 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's mobile subscriptions was 191.52 in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 11.4% increase from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's mobile subscriptions peaked at 191.52 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Côte d'Ivoire was 0.00 in 1960.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 8th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Côte d'Ivoire's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 191.52 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 191.52. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}