Chile Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Chile's mobile subscriptions was 140.08 in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chile's mobile subscriptions stood at 140.08 in 2025, a rise of +4.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 140.08 by 2025. Chile ranked 44th globally.
Chile’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1988, when the market recorded its all‑time trough, to an all‑time peak of 140.08 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 44th globally. The 53‑year trajectory reflects sustained diffusion of cellular technology, accelerated after liberalisation in the early 1990s and the rollout of 3G and 4G networks in the 2000s. By 2025 Chile’s figure of 140.08 is marginally below Poland’s 142.13 and closely aligned with Tunisia’s 139.79, underscoring its position among the higher‑ranking emerging economies. The near‑saturation level suggests limited room for further growth in raw subscription counts, with future increases likely to stem from the expansion of multi‑SIM usage, the rollout of 5G services, and the integration of Internet‑of‑Things devices, which could modestly raise the metric or shift its relevance toward data‑volume indicators.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 141.72 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 140.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 140.08 | +4.20 | #44 |
| 2023 | 135.87 | +0.76 | #42 |
| 2022 | 135.11 | −1.46 | #50 |
| 2021 | 136.57 | +7.16 | #40 |
| 2020 | 129.41 | −1.08 | #50 |
| 2019 | 130.49 | −2.78 | #53 |
| 2018 | 133.27 | +9.27 | #36 |
| 2017 | 124.00 | −3.56 | #62 |
| 2016 | 127.57 | −1.02 | #52 |
| 2015 | 128.58 | −3.98 | #54 |
| 2014 | 132.56 | −1.22 | #45 |
| 2013 | 133.78 | −2.88 | #47 |
| 2012 | 136.66 | +8.05 | #39 |
| 2011 | 128.61 | +13.06 | #40 |
| 2010 | 115.55 | +18.83 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's mobile subscriptions was 140.08 in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Chile's mobile subscriptions peaked at 140.08 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Chile was 0.00 in 1960.
Chile ranks 44th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 140.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Chile in 2025 was 140.08. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Chile Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}