Lesotho Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Lesotho's mobile subscriptions was 66.67 in 2025, ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Lesotho's mobile subscriptions stood at 66.67 in 2025, a decline of +2.68 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.67 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 183rd globally.
Lesotho’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to 66.67 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 183rd globally. The sector experienced its first recorded surge in the mid‑1990s, reaching a peak of 110.37 in 2017 before retreating to the current level, a pattern that reflects both rapid early adoption and later market saturation. Compared with peers, Lesotho’s 2025 figure is marginally lower than the Syrian Arab Republic’s 67.24 and Burundi’s 66.37, yet still above Jordan’s 64.75, suggesting regional convergence despite differing economic contexts. The 53‑year coverage span highlights a prolonged expansion phase, yet the post‑peak decline indicates constraints such as limited network investment and affordability challenges. Continued rollout of 4G/5G infrastructure and targeted subsidies could reverse the recent downturn, allowing Lesotho to regain upward momentum and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 65.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 66.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | 66.67 | −2.68 | #183 |
| 2023 | 69.35 | +1.25 | #147 |
| 2022 | 68.10 | −12.44 | #178 |
| 2021 | 80.54 | +10.64 | #169 |
| 2020 | 69.89 | −6.22 | #175 |
| 2019 | 76.11 | +3.66 | #169 |
| 2018 | 72.46 | −37.91 | #164 |
| 2017 | 110.37 | +3.21 | #100 |
| 2016 | 107.16 | +5.47 | #106 |
| 2015 | 101.69 | −1.13 | #122 |
| 2014 | 102.82 | +15.77 | #117 |
| 2013 | 87.06 | +11.12 | #138 |
| 2012 | 75.94 | +14.75 | #146 |
| 2011 | 61.19 | +11.72 | #157 |
| 2010 | 49.47 | +16.10 | #163 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's mobile subscriptions was 66.67 in 2025. Ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's mobile subscriptions peaked at 110.37 in 2017.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Lesotho was 0.00 in 1960.
Lesotho ranks 183rd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 66.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Lesotho in 2025 was 66.67. This ranks 183rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Lesotho Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}