Indonesia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Indonesia's mobile subscriptions was 124.37 in 2025, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's mobile subscriptions stood at 124.37 in 2025, a decline of +0.86 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 124.37 by 2025. Indonesia ranked 85th globally.
Indonesia's mobile subscription growth has been a notable trend over the past five decades, with the country's mobile penetration reaching 124.37 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025. This represents a significant increase from the all-time low of 0.00 subscriptions in 1983, marking a near-complete reversal in the country's mobile subscription landscape. The peak year of 2017 saw a record 162.78 subscriptions per 100 people, with Nepal closely trailing behind with 124.59 subscriptions. In comparison to other countries, Indonesia's mobile subscription rate is lower than that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but higher than the United Kingdom. The steady increase in mobile subscriptions over the years is a testament to Indonesia's growing digital economy. However, a decline in mobile subscription growth can be expected if the country's internet infrastructure development slows down, potentially disrupting the trajectory of Indonesia's mobile market.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 123.72 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 124.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | 124.37 | −0.86 | #85 |
| 2023 | 125.24 | +2.37 | #68 |
| 2022 | 122.87 | −9.33 | #77 |
| 2021 | 132.20 | +2.80 | #51 |
| 2020 | 129.40 | +4.16 | #51 |
| 2019 | 125.24 | +6.91 | #66 |
| 2018 | 118.33 | −44.45 | #76 |
| 2017 | 162.78 | +17.08 | #11 |
| 2016 | 145.70 | +16.24 | #23 |
| 2015 | 129.47 | +3.70 | #50 |
| 2014 | 125.77 | +3.34 | #59 |
| 2013 | 122.43 | +10.84 | #65 |
| 2012 | 111.58 | +11.45 | #87 |
| 2011 | 100.14 | +14.35 | #100 |
| 2010 | 85.78 | +18.49 | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's mobile subscriptions was 124.37 in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Indonesia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 162.78 in 2017.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Indonesia was 0.00 in 1960.
Indonesia ranks 85th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 124.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Indonesia in 2025 was 124.37. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Indonesia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}