Ireland Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Ireland's mobile subscriptions was 114.77 in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ireland's mobile subscriptions stood at 114.77 in 2025, a rise of +3.97 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 114.77 by 2025. Ireland ranked 107th globally.
Ireland’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from a recorded zero in 1984 to an all‑time peak of 114.77 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country at 107th globally. The expansion, spanning 53 years, reflects rapid consumer uptake and network roll‑out, mirroring the United States’ similarly high saturation of 114.98. While the Irish figure remains marginally below the United States and above Norway’s 113.79, it exceeds Jamaica’s 114.46, underscoring a competitive position among advanced markets. The steep climb from the trough to the peak illustrates the transition from a nascent telecommunications environment to near‑universal mobile access, a pattern common to many OECD economies during the late‑1990s and 2000s. Continued growth will likely depend on the diffusion of 5G services and the adoption of Internet‑of‑Things devices, which could push subscription density beyond the current ceiling if pricing and coverage improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 116.57 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 114.77 | - | - |
| 2025 | 114.77 | +3.97 | #107 |
| 2023 | 110.80 | +0.19 | #102 |
| 2022 | 110.61 | +3.74 | #111 |
| 2021 | 106.87 | +1.82 | #115 |
| 2020 | 105.05 | +0.45 | #116 |
| 2019 | 104.60 | +2.57 | #122 |
| 2018 | 102.03 | +0.19 | #122 |
| 2017 | 101.84 | −0.72 | #120 |
| 2016 | 102.56 | −1.68 | #120 |
| 2015 | 104.24 | −1.22 | #116 |
| 2014 | 105.46 | −0.08 | #113 |
| 2013 | 105.54 | −3.45 | #105 |
| 2012 | 108.99 | +1.85 | #95 |
| 2011 | 107.14 | +4.01 | #87 |
| 2010 | 103.12 | −0.64 | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's mobile subscriptions was 114.77 in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's mobile subscriptions peaked at 114.77 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Ireland was 0.00 in 1960.
Ireland ranks 107th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 114.77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Ireland in 2025 was 114.77. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Ireland Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}