Guatemala Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Guatemala's mobile subscriptions was 111.22 in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's mobile subscriptions stood at 111.22 in 2025, a decline of +2.48 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 111.22 by 2025. Guatemala ranked 119th globally.
Guatemala’s mobile‑subscription density reached 111.22 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, ranking it 119th worldwide and reflecting a steady climb from a zero baseline in 1960. The market’s most pronounced expansion occurred in the early 2010s, peaking at 141.13 in 2013, after which growth moderated but remained well above the all‑time trough of 0.00 recorded in 1989. Over the 53‑year coverage span, the country’s penetration now closely mirrors that of Timor‑Leste (111.56) and Greece (110.09), suggesting convergence with other emerging and middle‑income economies that have similarly leveraged liberalised telecom policies and falling handset costs. While the current level signals near‑universal access, marginal gains will depend on expanding 5G infrastructure, improving network quality in rural areas, and addressing affordability constraints. Continued investment and regulatory support are likely to sustain incremental increases, keeping Guatemala on a modest upward trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 109.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 111.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 111.22 | −2.48 | #119 |
| 2023 | 113.71 | −1.45 | #95 |
| 2022 | 115.16 | −10.56 | #101 |
| 2021 | 125.72 | +8.24 | #66 |
| 2020 | 117.48 | −4.57 | #87 |
| 2019 | 122.04 | +0.54 | #77 |
| 2018 | 121.50 | +0.86 | #68 |
| 2017 | 120.64 | +8.37 | #73 |
| 2016 | 112.27 | −1.19 | #96 |
| 2015 | 113.46 | +5.62 | #90 |
| 2014 | 107.84 | −33.29 | #105 |
| 2013 | 141.13 | +3.37 | #35 |
| 2012 | 137.76 | +6.07 | #37 |
| 2011 | 131.69 | +7.08 | #34 |
| 2010 | 124.61 | +2.86 | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's mobile subscriptions was 111.22 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's mobile subscriptions peaked at 141.13 in 2013.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Guatemala was 0.00 in 1960.
Guatemala ranks 119th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 111.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Guatemala in 2025 was 111.22. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Guatemala Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}