Kazakhstan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Kazakhstan's mobile subscriptions was 122.02 in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's mobile subscriptions stood at 122.02 in 2025, a decline of +5.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 122.02 by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 90th globally.
Kazakhstan’s mobile‑phone subscriptions have risen from zero in 1960 to 122.02 per 100 people in 2025, placing the country 90th in the world. The rapid expansion peaked in 2012 at 174.71 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, after which growth moderated but remained well above the all‑time trough of zero in 1993, when mobile networks were virtually non‑existent. Over the 53‑year coverage period the average subscription level has approached that of advanced economies; for example, Austria reported 122.23 and Germany 121.92 subscriptions per 100 people in the same year. The sustained high penetration reflects continued network upgrades, competitive pricing and expanding broadband services, yet the gap between Kazakhstan’s current level and its 2012 peak suggests a plateauing market. Future increases will likely depend on the rollout of 5G infrastructure and the adoption of Internet‑of‑Things devices, which could reignite growth and narrow the distance to the earlier apex.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 120.76 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 122.02 | - | - |
| 2025 | 122.02 | −5.09 | #90 |
| 2023 | 127.12 | +1.47 | #61 |
| 2022 | 125.64 | +1.70 | #69 |
| 2021 | 123.94 | −0.75 | #72 |
| 2020 | 124.70 | −9.18 | #63 |
| 2019 | 133.88 | −3.80 | #39 |
| 2018 | 137.68 | −5.44 | #27 |
| 2017 | 143.11 | +4.06 | #25 |
| 2016 | 139.05 | −6.43 | #31 |
| 2015 | 145.48 | −15.02 | #27 |
| 2014 | 160.50 | −12.45 | #12 |
| 2013 | 172.96 | −1.75 | #7 |
| 2012 | 174.71 | +26.81 | #6 |
| 2011 | 147.90 | +32.66 | #20 |
| 2010 | 115.24 | +12.57 | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's mobile subscriptions was 122.02 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 174.71 in 2012.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Kazakhstan was 0.00 in 1960.
Kazakhstan ranks 90th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 122.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 122.02. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Kazakhstan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}