Canada Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Canada's mobile subscriptions was 94.84 in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Canada's mobile subscriptions stood at 94.84 in 2025, a rise of +0.69 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.84 by 2025. Canada ranked 146th globally.
Canada's mobile subscription rate has experienced a steady growth over the years, with the latest figure standing at 94.84 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025. This marks a significant increase from the country's initial mobile subscription rate of 0.00 in 1960, and continues to climb, albeit at a slower pace, after reaching an all-time peak of 94.84 in 2025. In contrast, countries with similar mobile subscription rates include Virgin Islands (US) with a rate of 95.64, and Rwanda with 94.54 subscriptions per 100 people. The mobile subscription rate in Canada is also higher than its 1984 trough of 0.00, indicating a notable improvement in access to mobile services. The trajectory of Canada's mobile subscription rate is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace, driven by advancements in technology and the increasing demand for mobile services. However, a decrease in mobile subscription rates could occur if the adoption of alternative communication methods, such as fixed wireless broadband, gains significant ground.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 96.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.84 | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.84 | +0.69 | #146 |
| 2023 | 94.15 | +2.91 | #126 |
| 2022 | 91.24 | +3.83 | #158 |
| 2021 | 87.41 | +2.63 | #159 |
| 2020 | 84.77 | −6.18 | #161 |
| 2019 | 90.96 | +1.91 | #146 |
| 2018 | 89.05 | +2.95 | #141 |
| 2017 | 86.10 | +1.51 | #150 |
| 2016 | 84.59 | +1.82 | #147 |
| 2015 | 82.77 | +1.98 | #148 |
| 2014 | 80.79 | +0.44 | #147 |
| 2013 | 80.35 | +0.98 | #144 |
| 2012 | 79.38 | +1.70 | #143 |
| 2011 | 77.67 | +2.15 | #136 |
| 2010 | 75.52 | +5.13 | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's mobile subscriptions was 94.84 in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Canada's mobile subscriptions peaked at 94.84 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Canada was 0.00 in 1960.
Canada ranks 146th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 94.84 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Canada in 2025 was 94.84. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Canada Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}