Japan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Japan's mobile subscriptions was 192.28 in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Japan's mobile subscriptions stood at 192.28 in 2025, a rise of +13.85 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 192.28 by 2025. Japan ranked 6th globally.
Japan's mobile subscription market has experienced significant growth over the past five decades, as evident from the 2025 figure of 192.28 subscriptions per 100 people. This represents the all-time peak for the country, surpassing the zero mobile subscriptions recorded in 1980. When compared to its peers, Japan ranks sixth globally, narrowly trailing Antigua and Barbuda with 197.38 subscriptions per 100 people. The rapid expansion of Japan's mobile market can be attributed to the country's well-established telecommunications infrastructure and high-tech economy. Since 1980, Japan has witnessed a notable increase in mobile penetration, reflecting the steady adoption of mobile services by its population. As the global mobile landscape continues to evolve, Japan's trajectory may be influenced by the widespread adoption of 5G technology, which could potentially drive further growth in mobile subscriptions.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 199.95 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 192.28 | - | - |
| 2025 | 192.28 | +13.85 | #6 |
| 2023 | 178.43 | +9.83 | #9 |
| 2022 | 168.60 | +9.09 | #12 |
| 2021 | 159.52 | +5.08 | #12 |
| 2020 | 154.43 | +7.22 | #12 |
| 2019 | 147.21 | +5.48 | #18 |
| 2018 | 141.73 | +5.74 | #21 |
| 2017 | 135.99 | +4.77 | #33 |
| 2016 | 131.22 | +5.06 | #42 |
| 2015 | 126.15 | +2.33 | #60 |
| 2014 | 123.82 | +8.04 | #61 |
| 2013 | 115.79 | +5.47 | #77 |
| 2012 | 110.32 | +6.68 | #91 |
| 2011 | 103.64 | +7.46 | #93 |
| 2010 | 96.18 | +5.46 | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's mobile subscriptions was 192.28 in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from the previous year.
Japan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 192.28 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Japan was 0.00 in 1960.
Japan ranks 6th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 192.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Japan in 2025 was 192.28. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Japan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}