Cuba Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Cuba's mobile subscriptions was 79.30 in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 14.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cuba's mobile subscriptions stood at 79.30 in 2025, a rise of +9.72 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.30 by 2025. Cuba ranked 168th globally.
Cuba's mobile subscription rate has experienced a dramatic increase over the past five decades. From a negligible 0.00 subscriptions in 1960, the country reached an all-time high of 79.30 mobile subscriptions per inhabitant in 2025, a milestone that places Cuba at 168th globally. This represents a significant turnaround from the trough of 0.00 subscriptions in 1991, underscoring the impact of economic liberalization and technological advancements on the island nation. In comparison, Pakistan, a peer country, boasts an even higher mobile subscription rate of 81.82, while India ranks slightly below Cuba at 78.80. Despite this progress, Cuba still lags behind other Caribbean nations, such as the British Virgin Islands, which boasts a mobile subscription rate of 75.28. As Cuba continues to develop its digital infrastructure and economic ties, a further increase in mobile subscriptions is expected, contingent on sustained investment in telecommunications and access to affordable mobile services.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.30 | +9.72 | #168 |
| 2023 | 69.58 | +0.86 | #146 |
| 2022 | 68.72 | +4.85 | #177 |
| 2021 | 63.87 | +4.26 | #182 |
| 2020 | 59.61 | +5.67 | #184 |
| 2019 | 53.94 | +6.08 | #185 |
| 2018 | 47.86 | +6.84 | #179 |
| 2017 | 41.02 | +5.62 | #189 |
| 2016 | 35.40 | +5.82 | #193 |
| 2015 | 29.58 | +7.16 | #201 |
| 2014 | 22.42 | +4.76 | #202 |
| 2013 | 17.66 | +2.79 | #199 |
| 2012 | 14.88 | +3.24 | #203 |
| 2011 | 11.64 | +2.76 | #199 |
| 2010 | 8.88 | +3.38 | #202 |
Analysis
Cuba's mobile subscriptions was 79.30 in 2025, a rise of +9.72 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 79.30 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's mobile subscriptions was 79.30 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 14.0% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's mobile subscriptions peaked at 79.30 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Cuba was 0.00 in 1960.
Cuba ranks 168th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 79.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Cuba in 2025 was 79.30. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Cuba Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}