Equatorial Guinea Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Equatorial Guinea's mobile subscriptions was 60.28 in 2025, ranked 189th globally. This represents a 21.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's mobile subscriptions stood at 60.28 in 2025, a rise of +10.74 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.28 by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 189th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s mobile‑subscription rate has risen from zero in 1995, the all‑time trough, to 60.28 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country at rank 189 globally and matching the peak observed in the same year. Over the 52‑year coverage period, the expansion reflects a rapid diffusion of cellular technology after a prolonged lag, with the most recent level only slightly below that of South Sudan (60.86) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (59.39), while remaining lower than Dominica’s 64.39. The steep climb suggests that market liberalisation, falling handset prices and network roll‑outs have accelerated adoption, yet penetration remains modest compared with many regional peers. Continued investment in broadband infrastructure and competitive pricing could push the subscription rate beyond the current ceiling, potentially moving Equatorial Guinea into the top‑150 tier in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 60.28 | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.28 | +10.74 | #189 |
| 2022 | 49.54 | +3.10 | #195 |
| 2021 | 46.43 | +3.09 | #196 |
| 2020 | 43.35 | +6.41 | #196 |
| 2019 | 36.94 | +0.37 | #202 |
| 2018 | 36.58 | +0.34 | #189 |
| 2017 | 36.23 | −1.93 | #194 |
| 2016 | 38.17 | +1.49 | #190 |
| 2015 | 36.68 | −0.22 | #197 |
| 2014 | 36.90 | −1.04 | #193 |
| 2013 | 37.94 | −0.80 | #186 |
| 2012 | 38.74 | +0.18 | #186 |
| 2011 | 38.56 | +4.98 | #181 |
| 2010 | 33.58 | +15.97 | #184 |
| 2009 | 17.61 | +1.01 | #190 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Equatorial Guinea's mobile subscriptions was 60.28 in 2025. Ranked 189th globally. This represents a 21.7% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's mobile subscriptions peaked at 60.28 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Equatorial Guinea was 0.00 in 1960.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 189th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Equatorial Guinea's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 60.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 60.28. This ranks 189th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}