Dominican Republic Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Dominican Republic's mobile subscriptions was 97.98 in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's mobile subscriptions stood at 97.98 in 2025, a rise of +6.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 97.98 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 140th globally.
Mobile subscriptions in the Dominican Republic have risen from a zero baseline in 1960 to 97.98 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 140th in the world and marking an all‑time peak in the same year. The trajectory shows a prolonged expansion over five decades, with the only recorded trough occurring in 1986 when subscriptions were still effectively nonexistent. By comparison, peer nations with similar rankings such as Albania (97.60) and Bhutan (96.21) have reached comparable saturation levels, suggesting that the Dominican Republic’s market is now approaching the ceiling observed in other emerging economies. The steep climb reflects widespread network rollout, declining handset costs, and the proliferation of data‑intensive services that have driven consumer adoption. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and the extension of coverage to underserved rural areas could sustain modest growth, but the sector is likely to plateau near universal penetration unless new technologies or service models generate additional demand.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 97.98 | - | - |
| 2025 | 97.98 | +6.11 | #140 |
| 2023 | 91.87 | +1.49 | #130 |
| 2022 | 90.38 | +2.86 | #160 |
| 2021 | 87.52 | +5.86 | #158 |
| 2020 | 81.66 | −0.48 | #166 |
| 2019 | 82.14 | −0.76 | #164 |
| 2018 | 82.89 | +0.68 | #153 |
| 2017 | 82.21 | −0.32 | #158 |
| 2016 | 82.53 | −1.78 | #152 |
| 2015 | 84.31 | +3.81 | #147 |
| 2014 | 80.50 | −9.76 | #149 |
| 2013 | 90.25 | +1.54 | #131 |
| 2012 | 88.72 | +0.53 | #128 |
| 2011 | 88.19 | −2.37 | #117 |
| 2010 | 90.56 | +1.55 | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's mobile subscriptions was 97.98 in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's mobile subscriptions peaked at 97.98 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Dominican Republic was 0.00 in 1960.
Dominican Republic ranks 140th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 97.98 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 97.98. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Dominican Republic Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}