Guinea-Bissau Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Guinea-Bissau's mobile subscriptions was 157.89 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 23.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's mobile subscriptions stood at 157.89 in 2025, a rise of +29.78 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 157.89 by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 30th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s mobile‑subscription density reached 157.89 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 30th in the world and matching its all‑time peak for the 53‑year series that began in 1960 with a zero baseline. The dramatic rise from a trough of 0.00 in 2002 to the 2025 high reflects rapid network expansion and falling handset costs, mirroring the acceleration observed in peer nations such as Sri Lanka, which recorded 158.15 subscriptions, and Morocco with 156.72. While the upward trajectory has been sustained for more than two decades, the pace of growth may moderate as market saturation approaches the theoretical limit of one subscription per person. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and broader affordability initiatives could extend the expansion, but without such policy support the density is likely to plateau near current levels in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 170.44 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 157.89 | - | - |
| 2025 | 157.89 | +29.78 | #30 |
| 2023 | 128.11 | +2.18 | #58 |
| 2022 | 125.94 | +17.31 | #68 |
| 2021 | 108.63 | +13.57 | #112 |
| 2020 | 95.06 | +14.24 | #143 |
| 2019 | 80.82 | +3.80 | #166 |
| 2018 | 77.02 | +0.58 | #158 |
| 2017 | 76.44 | +6.25 | #162 |
| 2016 | 70.19 | +0.86 | #167 |
| 2015 | 69.33 | +5.67 | #173 |
| 2014 | 63.65 | +8.23 | #172 |
| 2013 | 55.42 | −8.11 | #174 |
| 2012 | 63.53 | +17.97 | #162 |
| 2011 | 45.56 | +2.31 | #176 |
| 2010 | 43.24 | +6.53 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's mobile subscriptions was 157.89 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 23.2% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's mobile subscriptions peaked at 157.89 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau was 0.00 in 1960.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 30th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 157.89 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was 157.89. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}