Central African Republic Mobile Subscriptions

Mobile telephone subscriptions in the Central African Republic have risen from a recorded zero in 1994, the all‑time trough, to 48.29 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 198th worldwide. This figure represents the highest level ever reached, matching the all‑time peak for the series, and reflects a 52‑year coverage period that began in 1960 when the metric was first reported at 0.00. The growth trajectory outpaces that of Somalia (52.59 per 100) and is comparable to Afghanistan’s 53.25, yet remains below the Marshall Islands’ 42.90 and Mozambique’s 41.61, underscoring the modest but steady diffusion of mobile services in a land‑locked, low‑income context. The expansion is likely driven by declining handset costs, limited fixed‑line infrastructure, and targeted regulatory reforms. Continued investment in network expansion and affordability measures could sustain the upward trend, potentially narrowing the gap with regional peers and improving digital inclusion.