Eritrea Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Eritrea's mobile subscriptions was 85.16 in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 44.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's mobile subscriptions stood at 85.16 in 2025, a rise of +26.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.16 by 2025. Eritrea ranked 159th globally.
Eritrea’s mobile‑phone subscription rate has risen from zero in the early 2000s to 85.16 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and placing it 159th in the world. The trajectory began with a trough of 0.00 in 2003, reflecting the absence of commercial networks, and accelerated after liberalisation reforms in the late 2000s, reaching an all‑time peak of 85.16 in 2025 after 51 years of measurement. This performance is comparable to peer nations such as Madagascar, which recorded 86.48 subscriptions per 100 people, and Nauru, with 84.91, indicating that Eritrea has closed much of the regional gap in mobile penetration. The rapid uptake has been driven by expanding network infrastructure and declining handset costs, yet coverage remains uneven in rural areas. Continued investment in 4G/5G rollout and regulatory incentives could sustain the upward trend, potentially moving Eritrea into the top‑150 bracket in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 85.16 | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.16 | +26.04 | #159 |
| 2022 | 59.12 | +5.37 | #191 |
| 2021 | 53.76 | −0.96 | #191 |
| 2020 | 54.72 | +14.26 | #188 |
| 2019 | 40.46 | +18.40 | #197 |
| 2017 | 22.06 | +5.87 | #200 |
| 2016 | 16.19 | +0.90 | #200 |
| 2015 | 15.30 | +1.81 | #205 |
| 2014 | 13.49 | +1.94 | #203 |
| 2013 | 11.54 | +1.49 | #202 |
| 2012 | 10.05 | +1.98 | #204 |
| 2011 | 8.07 | +1.78 | #200 |
| 2010 | 6.29 | +1.40 | #203 |
| 2009 | 4.89 | +1.03 | #201 |
| 2008 | 3.86 | +0.78 | #197 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's mobile subscriptions was 85.16 in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 44.0% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's mobile subscriptions peaked at 85.16 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Eritrea was 0.00 in 1960.
Eritrea ranks 159th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eritrea's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 85.16 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Eritrea in 2025 was 85.16. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Eritrea Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}