France Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
France's mobile subscriptions was 121.21 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
France's mobile subscriptions stood at 121.21 in 2025, a rise of +4.52 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 121.21 by 2025. France ranked 93rd globally.
France’s mobile‑subscription density reached 121.21 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 93rd worldwide and matching the all‑time peak recorded that year after a 53‑year expansion that began from zero in 1960. The trajectory mirrors the rapid diffusion experienced across Europe, with Germany slightly ahead at 121.92 and Brunei Darussalam marginally higher at 121.50, underscoring how saturated markets can converge near the 120‑plus threshold. The trough in 1985, when subscriptions were still recorded at 0.00, highlights the transformative impact of deregulation and the rollout of digital cellular networks in the late 1980s and 1990s, which propelled France from a non‑existent base to universal coverage within three decades. As 5G rollout deepens and the Internet of Things expands, the subscription rate is likely to remain stable near its current ceiling, unless disruptive technologies such as satellite‑based broadband or regulatory shifts incentivise a modest rise beyond the present level.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 123.19 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 121.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 121.21 | +4.52 | #93 |
| 2023 | 116.69 | +0.74 | #91 |
| 2022 | 115.95 | +2.00 | #98 |
| 2021 | 113.95 | +3.57 | #101 |
| 2020 | 110.39 | +0.79 | #101 |
| 2019 | 109.60 | +2.12 | #104 |
| 2018 | 107.48 | +1.76 | #103 |
| 2017 | 105.72 | +1.90 | #112 |
| 2016 | 103.82 | +1.10 | #116 |
| 2015 | 102.72 | +1.59 | #118 |
| 2014 | 101.13 | +2.78 | #121 |
| 2013 | 98.35 | +1.16 | #119 |
| 2012 | 97.19 | +3.34 | #116 |
| 2011 | 93.85 | +2.73 | #109 |
| 2010 | 91.12 | −0.66 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France 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
France's mobile subscriptions was 121.21 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
France's mobile subscriptions peaked at 121.21 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in France was 0.00 in 1960.
France ranks 93rd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 121.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of France in 2025 was 121.21. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {France Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}