Gibraltar Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Gibraltar's mobile subscriptions was 73.10 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 25.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gibraltar's mobile subscriptions stood at 73.10 in 2025, a decline of +24.50 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.10 by 2025. Gibraltar ranked 175th globally.
Gibraltar’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to 73.10 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the territory at rank 175 worldwide. The market expanded rapidly after the early 1990s, reaching an all‑time peak of 124.85 in 2015, before a modest decline to the current level. This trajectory mirrors that of several sub‑Saharan peers; for example, Sudan recorded 73.34 subscriptions per 100 people in the same year, while Niger posted 72.37. The 51‑year coverage span shows that the bulk of growth occurred in the two decades following the 1994 trough, reflecting broader diffusion of cellular technology across the region. Despite the post‑peak adjustment, Gibraltar’s subscription rate remains above the average for comparable economies. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and competitive pricing could reignite growth, potentially restoring the upward trend observed during the early 2010s.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 73.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 73.10 | −24.50 | #175 |
| 2022 | 97.60 | +4.95 | #149 |
| 2021 | 92.65 | −5.32 | #148 |
| 2020 | 97.97 | −16.24 | #135 |
| 2019 | 114.21 | −3.56 | #95 |
| 2018 | 117.76 | −2.07 | #78 |
| 2017 | 119.83 | −2.39 | #78 |
| 2016 | 122.22 | −2.63 | #64 |
| 2015 | 124.85 | +9.04 | #61 |
| 2014 | 115.81 | +7.31 | #79 |
| 2012 | 108.50 | +5.84 | #96 |
| 2011 | 102.65 | +6.65 | #95 |
| 2010 | 96.01 | +3.22 | #99 |
| 2009 | 92.79 | +7.30 | #89 |
| 2008 | 85.49 | +5.51 | #87 |
Analysis
Gibraltar's mobile subscriptions was 73.10 in 2025, a decline of −24.50 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 73.10 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gibraltar's mobile subscriptions was 73.10 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 25.1% decrease from the previous year.
Gibraltar's mobile subscriptions peaked at 124.85 in 2015.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Gibraltar was 0.00 in 1960.
Gibraltar ranks 175th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gibraltar's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 73.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Gibraltar in 2025 was 73.10. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gibraltar_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Gibraltar Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gibraltar/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}