Denmark Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Denmark's mobile subscriptions was 128.31 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's mobile subscriptions stood at 128.31 in 2025, a rise of +1.39 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 128.31 by 2025. Denmark ranked 70th globally.
Denmark's mobile subscription rate, as of 2025, stands at 128.31 per 100 people, ranking #70 globally. This indicates a relatively stable trend in mobile penetration over the past five decades. Notably, the country's mobile subscription rate peaked in 2012 at 130.42, suggesting a gradual decline since then. Conversely, the trough in mobile subscriptions was in 1981, when the number was a mere 0.00, underscoring the rapid growth that Denmark experienced in the following years. Compared to its peer countries, Greenland and Liechtenstein have comparable mobile subscription rates, while countries like Viet Nam and Aruba have higher rates. This suggests that Denmark's mobile market is relatively saturated, and future growth may be limited. However, a significant shift in market dynamics, such as advancements in digital infrastructure or changes in consumer behavior, could alter the trajectory of mobile subscriptions in Denmark.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 128.99 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 128.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | 128.31 | +1.39 | #70 |
| 2023 | 126.92 | +0.44 | #64 |
| 2022 | 126.48 | +0.88 | #64 |
| 2021 | 125.60 | +1.23 | #67 |
| 2020 | 124.37 | −0.20 | #64 |
| 2019 | 124.57 | +0.02 | #68 |
| 2018 | 124.55 | +0.69 | #59 |
| 2017 | 123.86 | +1.92 | #64 |
| 2016 | 121.94 | −2.61 | #66 |
| 2015 | 124.55 | −2.32 | #62 |
| 2014 | 126.87 | +1.66 | #56 |
| 2013 | 125.21 | −5.20 | #59 |
| 2012 | 130.42 | +1.65 | #45 |
| 2011 | 128.76 | +13.03 | #39 |
| 2010 | 115.73 | −7.99 | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark 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
Denmark's mobile subscriptions was 128.31 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's mobile subscriptions peaked at 130.42 in 2012.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Denmark was 0.00 in 1960.
Denmark ranks 70th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 128.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Denmark in 2025 was 128.31. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Denmark Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}