Croatia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Croatia's mobile subscriptions was 119.92 in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Croatia's mobile subscriptions stood at 119.92 in 2025, a rise of +2.81 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 119.92 by 2025. Croatia ranked 96th globally.
Croatia’s mobile‑subscription density reached 119.92 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 96th in the world and matching its all‑time peak for the 53‑year series that began in 1960. The indicator shows a dramatic rise from a zero baseline recorded in 1989, when the market was effectively nonexistent, to full saturation within three decades, reflecting the rapid diffusion of cellular technology across the post‑socialist transition. Croatia’s figure is comparable to those of peer economies such as Bulgaria (118.03) and French Polynesia (119.61), underscoring a regional convergence toward universal mobile access. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that future growth will likely come from the rollout of 5G services and the integration of Internet‑of‑Things devices, which could push the subscription rate marginally above the current ceiling if network coverage and affordability continue to improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 121.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 119.92 | - | - |
| 2025 | 119.92 | +2.81 | #96 |
| 2023 | 117.11 | +2.44 | #90 |
| 2022 | 114.68 | +2.51 | #102 |
| 2021 | 112.17 | +1.50 | #105 |
| 2020 | 110.67 | +0.17 | #99 |
| 2019 | 110.49 | +1.46 | #101 |
| 2018 | 109.03 | +3.24 | #100 |
| 2017 | 105.80 | −0.92 | #111 |
| 2016 | 106.72 | +1.17 | #108 |
| 2015 | 105.54 | −0.19 | #112 |
| 2014 | 105.73 | −5.55 | #111 |
| 2013 | 111.28 | −5.44 | #89 |
| 2012 | 116.72 | −2.77 | #72 |
| 2011 | 119.49 | +4.91 | #58 |
| 2010 | 114.58 | +6.13 | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's mobile subscriptions was 119.92 in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 119.92 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Croatia was 0.00 in 1960.
Croatia ranks 96th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 119.92 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Croatia in 2025 was 119.92. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Croatia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}