Latvia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Latvia's mobile subscriptions was 125.45 in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Latvia's mobile subscriptions stood at 125.45 in 2025, a rise of +5.54 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 125.45 by 2025. Latvia ranked 79th globally.
Latvia’s mobile‑subscription density reached 125.45 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 79th worldwide and just below the European Union average of 124.90. The market expanded rapidly after the 1991 trough, when subscriptions were effectively nonexistent, climbing to an all‑time peak of 135.23 in 2016 before a modest decline to the current level. This trajectory mirrors the broader post‑Soviet digital catch‑up, with penetration now comparable to Finland’s 126.65 and Switzerland’s 126.04, both of which occupy the top tier of European mobile markets. The 53‑year coverage span reflects sustained growth driven by liberalised telecom policy, widespread 4G rollout and increasing smartphone adoption. Continued rollout of 5G networks and competitive pricing are likely to push Latvia’s subscription density upward, potentially narrowing the gap with its higher‑ranking peers in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 128.51 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 125.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | 125.45 | +5.54 | #79 |
| 2023 | 119.91 | +4.71 | #83 |
| 2022 | 115.20 | +0.56 | #100 |
| 2021 | 114.65 | +6.74 | #98 |
| 2020 | 107.90 | −0.32 | #105 |
| 2019 | 108.22 | +0.82 | #109 |
| 2018 | 107.40 | −19.45 | #106 |
| 2017 | 126.85 | −8.38 | #52 |
| 2016 | 135.23 | +4.28 | #36 |
| 2015 | 130.95 | +11.40 | #48 |
| 2014 | 119.55 | −7.52 | #70 |
| 2013 | 127.07 | −2.23 | #56 |
| 2012 | 129.31 | +17.21 | #46 |
| 2011 | 112.09 | +2.16 | #72 |
| 2010 | 109.93 | +2.39 | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's mobile subscriptions was 125.45 in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Latvia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 135.23 in 2016.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Latvia was 0.00 in 1960.
Latvia ranks 79th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 125.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Latvia in 2025 was 125.45. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Latvia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}