Jamaica Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Jamaica's mobile subscriptions was 114.46 in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's mobile subscriptions stood at 114.46 in 2025, a decline of +0.63 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 114.46 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 108th globally.
Jamaica’s mobile‑subscription density reached 114.46 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the island nation at 108th globally and marking a modest decline from its all‑time peak of 116.28 in 2016. The market has evolved from a zero baseline in 1960 to full coverage across 53 years, reflecting rapid diffusion of cellular technology after liberalisation in the early 2000s. Compared with peer countries of similar rank, Ireland recorded 114.77 and the United States 114.98 in the same year, indicating that Jamaica’s subscription rate now closely mirrors those of advanced economies despite its smaller population and lower per‑capita income. The slight contraction since the 2016 high may stem from market saturation, the emergence of multi‑SIM usage, and a shift toward broadband‑only devices. Continued rollout of 5G networks and policies encouraging affordable data plans could rekindle growth, suggesting that future subscription density may again rise toward, or even surpass, the 2016 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 116.49 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 114.46 | - | - |
| 2025 | 114.46 | −0.63 | #108 |
| 2023 | 115.09 | +9.33 | #93 |
| 2022 | 105.76 | +3.38 | #127 |
| 2021 | 102.39 | +0.89 | #130 |
| 2020 | 101.50 | −5.60 | #128 |
| 2019 | 107.11 | +1.97 | #112 |
| 2018 | 105.14 | −4.65 | #110 |
| 2017 | 109.78 | −6.50 | #103 |
| 2016 | 116.28 | +4.34 | #87 |
| 2015 | 111.94 | +4.36 | #95 |
| 2014 | 107.58 | +5.33 | #106 |
| 2013 | 102.25 | +4.32 | #112 |
| 2012 | 97.93 | −8.77 | #114 |
| 2011 | 106.70 | −9.07 | #89 |
| 2010 | 115.77 | +7.77 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's mobile subscriptions was 114.46 in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's mobile subscriptions peaked at 116.28 in 2016.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Jamaica was 0.00 in 1960.
Jamaica ranks 108th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 114.46 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Jamaica in 2025 was 114.46. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Jamaica Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}