Jordan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Jordan's mobile subscriptions was 64.75 in 2025, ranked 185th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jordan's mobile subscriptions stood at 64.75 in 2025, a decline of +2.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.75 by 2025. Jordan ranked 185th globally.
Jordan's mobile subscription rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the country witnessing a substantial increase in mobile penetration. Starting from a negligible 0.00 subscriptions in 1960, the number rose steadily to reach an all-time peak of 144.56 subscriptions in 2015. However, the rate declined in the following years, reaching 0.00 subscriptions again in 1989, only to start a new upward trajectory. As of 2025, Jordan has 64.75 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, ranking 185 globally. This rate is comparable to Burundi, which has 66.37 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, and slightly lower than Lao PDR, which has 64.65 subscriptions. Despite the recent decline from its peak, Jordan's mobile subscription rate has shown resilience. A potential shift in the country's economic trajectory, such as significant investments in digital infrastructure, could lead to a renewed surge in mobile subscriptions and propel Jordan to a higher global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 64.02 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.75 | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.75 | −2.80 | #185 |
| 2023 | 67.55 | −0.20 | #148 |
| 2022 | 67.75 | +2.00 | #179 |
| 2021 | 65.74 | +1.43 | #178 |
| 2020 | 64.31 | −8.58 | #179 |
| 2019 | 72.89 | −10.57 | #175 |
| 2018 | 83.46 | −11.35 | #152 |
| 2017 | 94.81 | −3.31 | #134 |
| 2016 | 98.12 | −46.44 | #127 |
| 2015 | 144.56 | +18.39 | #31 |
| 2014 | 126.17 | −2.89 | #58 |
| 2013 | 129.06 | +10.64 | #53 |
| 2012 | 118.41 | +18.39 | #68 |
| 2011 | 100.03 | +9.31 | #102 |
| 2010 | 90.72 | +6.51 | #108 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's mobile subscriptions was 64.75 in 2025. Ranked 185th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 144.56 in 2015.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Jordan was 0.00 in 1960.
Jordan ranks 185th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 64.75 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Jordan in 2025 was 64.75. This ranks 185th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Jordan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}