Kiribati Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Kiribati's mobile subscriptions was 53.79 in 2025, ranked 194th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's mobile subscriptions stood at 53.79 in 2025, a rise of +2.53 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.79 by 2025. Kiribati ranked 194th globally.
Kiribati’s mobile‑subscription rate has risen from zero in 1960 to 53.79 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing it 194th in the world and marking both the latest figure and the all‑time peak for the 53‑year series. The trough of 0.00 persisted until the late 1990s, after which gradual network expansion and falling handset costs spurred steady growth, culminating in the 2025 high. Compared with its closest peers, Kiribati’s penetration is slightly lower than Yemen’s 53.89 and higher than Samoa’s 53.43, reflecting similar challenges of dispersed island geography and limited infrastructure. The modest upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in undersea fiber links and renewable‑powered base stations could push the country above the 55‑percent threshold in the coming decade, provided regulatory reforms encourage competition and affordability.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 55.79 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 53.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.79 | +2.53 | #194 |
| 2023 | 51.25 | +2.14 | #157 |
| 2022 | 49.11 | +8.11 | #197 |
| 2021 | 41.00 | −2.35 | #200 |
| 2020 | 43.35 | −0.76 | #197 |
| 2019 | 44.11 | +0.42 | #195 |
| 2018 | 43.69 | +5.34 | #182 |
| 2017 | 38.35 | −5.54 | #193 |
| 2016 | 43.89 | +8.79 | #187 |
| 2015 | 35.10 | +9.09 | #198 |
| 2014 | 26.01 | +8.44 | #199 |
| 2013 | 17.57 | +1.54 | #200 |
| 2012 | 16.03 | +3.57 | #202 |
| 2011 | 12.46 | +2.71 | #198 |
| 2010 | 9.75 | +0.44 | #201 |
Analysis
Kiribati's mobile subscriptions was 53.79 in 2025, a rise of +2.53 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 53.79 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's mobile subscriptions was 53.79 in 2025. Ranked 194th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's mobile subscriptions peaked at 53.79 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Kiribati was 0.00 in 1960.
Kiribati ranks 194th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 53.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Kiribati in 2025 was 53.79. This ranks 194th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Kiribati Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}