Ghana Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Ghana's mobile subscriptions was 92.37 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ghana's mobile subscriptions stood at 92.37 in 2025, a decline of +6.44 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 92.37 by 2025. Ghana ranked 153rd globally.
Ghana’s mobile‑subscription density reached 92.37 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 153rd in the world and slightly below peers such as the Bahamas (92.84) and the Kyrgyz Republic (92.76). After a prolonged period of zero subscriptions in the early 1990s, the market expanded rapidly, attaining an all‑time high of 133.61 in 2018 before moderating to the current level. The 53‑year coverage span reflects the diffusion of cellular technology from its introduction in the late 1990s to near‑universal penetration among urban users, while rural uptake remains constrained by infrastructure gaps and income disparities. The modest decline from the 2018 peak suggests market saturation, yet continued investment in 4G/5G networks and affordable data plans could sustain incremental growth. Future trajectory will likely hinge on regulatory reforms that lower entry barriers for low‑cost operators and on expanding broadband coverage to underserved regions.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 85.38 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 92.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | 92.37 | −6.44 | #153 |
| 2023 | 98.81 | −22.00 | #121 |
| 2022 | 120.80 | −3.60 | #83 |
| 2021 | 124.40 | −2.48 | #71 |
| 2020 | 126.89 | −3.82 | #58 |
| 2019 | 130.71 | −2.91 | #51 |
| 2018 | 133.61 | +11.14 | #34 |
| 2017 | 122.47 | −8.01 | #72 |
| 2016 | 130.48 | +8.48 | #44 |
| 2015 | 122.00 | +13.73 | #68 |
| 2014 | 108.27 | +5.93 | #101 |
| 2013 | 102.34 | +6.51 | #111 |
| 2012 | 95.83 | +14.72 | #119 |
| 2011 | 81.11 | +12.66 | #130 |
| 2010 | 68.45 | +7.68 | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's mobile subscriptions was 92.37 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ghana's mobile subscriptions peaked at 133.61 in 2018.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Ghana was 0.00 in 1960.
Ghana ranks 153rd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 92.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Ghana in 2025 was 92.37. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Ghana Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}