Israel Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Israel's mobile subscriptions was 163.00 in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Israel's mobile subscriptions stood at 163.00 in 2025, a rise of +9.67 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 163.00 by 2025. Israel ranked 27th globally.
Israel’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from a modest 0.32 per 100 people in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 163.00 in 2025, placing the country 27th globally and just below Cyprus (163.97) and Bahrain (161.93). Over the 35‑year span, the expansion reflects rapid diffusion of smartphones, aggressive network rollout and high consumer demand for data services, mirroring the broader Middle‑Eastern surge in mobile connectivity. The steep climb from the early‑1990s trough to the 2025 peak outpaces many comparable economies, yet the current level remains slightly lower than Georgia’s 165.05, indicating modest room for further saturation. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure, coupled with policy incentives for underserved populations, could push Israel past the 165 threshold, while any slowdown in device affordability or regulatory constraints might temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 167.81 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 163.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 163.00 | +9.67 | #27 |
| 2023 | 153.34 | +2.20 | #27 |
| 2022 | 151.14 | +11.36 | #28 |
| 2021 | 139.78 | +0.35 | #31 |
| 2020 | 139.43 | +4.28 | #28 |
| 2019 | 135.14 | +9.41 | #36 |
| 2018 | 125.73 | −0.32 | #55 |
| 2017 | 126.05 | −2.70 | #55 |
| 2016 | 128.75 | −2.51 | #48 |
| 2015 | 131.26 | +10.96 | #46 |
| 2014 | 120.30 | −2.29 | #67 |
| 2013 | 122.59 | +1.33 | #64 |
| 2012 | 121.26 | −1.88 | #63 |
| 2011 | 123.14 | −1.04 | #48 |
| 2010 | 124.18 | −1.02 | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's mobile subscriptions was 163.00 in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Israel's mobile subscriptions peaked at 163.00 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Israel was 0.32 in 1990.
Israel ranks 27th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 163.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Israel in 2025 was 163.00. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Israel Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}