Germany Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Germany's mobile subscriptions was 121.92 in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Germany's mobile subscriptions stood at 121.92 in 2025, a decline of +2.74 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 121.92 by 2025. Germany ranked 91st globally.
Germany’s mobile‑subscription density reached 121.92 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 91st worldwide and slightly below peers such as Austria (122.23) and Kazakhstan (122.02). After a rapid expansion from zero subscriptions in 1960, the market accelerated in the early 2000s and peaked at 132.00 in 2017, the highest level recorded for the nation. The all‑time trough of 0.00 in 1984 reflects the pre‑cellular era rather than a decline, underscoring the transformative impact of mobile technology over the past six decades. Despite the modest dip from the 2017 apex, the subscription rate has remained above 120 for more than a decade, indicating a mature but still expanding market. Continued rollout of 5G infrastructure and the integration of Internet‑of‑Things services are likely to sustain incremental growth, although saturation could eventually temper the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 120.77 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 121.92 | - | - |
| 2025 | 121.92 | −2.74 | #91 |
| 2023 | 124.66 | +0.50 | #69 |
| 2022 | 124.16 | −2.97 | #71 |
| 2021 | 127.13 | −1.30 | #62 |
| 2020 | 128.43 | +0.13 | #56 |
| 2019 | 128.29 | −0.65 | #59 |
| 2018 | 128.95 | −3.06 | #47 |
| 2017 | 132.00 | +6.98 | #38 |
| 2016 | 125.02 | +7.62 | #57 |
| 2015 | 117.40 | −4.91 | #81 |
| 2014 | 122.31 | −1.13 | #63 |
| 2013 | 123.44 | +9.24 | #63 |
| 2012 | 114.19 | +1.77 | #81 |
| 2011 | 112.42 | +3.05 | #68 |
| 2010 | 109.36 | −20.37 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany 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
Germany's mobile subscriptions was 121.92 in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Germany's mobile subscriptions peaked at 132.00 in 2017.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Germany was 0.00 in 1960.
Germany ranks 91st globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 121.92 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Germany in 2025 was 121.92. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Germany Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}