Liberia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Liberia's mobile subscriptions was 13.30 in 2025, ranked 207th globally. This represents a 58.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Liberia's mobile subscriptions stood at 13.30 in 2025, a decline of +18.76 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.30 by 2025. Liberia ranked 207th globally.
Liberia’s mobile‑subscription density reached 13.30 per 100 people in 2025, placing the nation at 207th in the world and reflecting a modest recovery after the sector collapsed to 0.00 in 1999 during the civil‑war aftermath. The all‑time high of 78.38 in 2015 signalled a rapid expansion of network infrastructure and market liberalisation, yet the subsequent decline to the current level indicates that growth has stalled amid high service costs, limited electricity supply and uneven rural rollout. By contrast, peer Micronesia, with 18.82 subscriptions per 100 people, has sustained a steadier increase, benefitting from targeted universal‑service subsidies and a more concentrated population. Liberia’s 51‑year coverage trajectory suggests that without substantial investment in affordable broadband, power reliability and regulatory reforms, the mobile‑penetration rate is likely to remain below regional averages, though renewed public‑private partnerships could reignite upward momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 13.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.30 | −18.76 | #207 |
| 2022 | 32.06 | +0.63 | #206 |
| 2021 | 31.43 | −0.67 | #204 |
| 2020 | 32.10 | −6.30 | #204 |
| 2019 | 38.40 | −16.45 | #200 |
| 2017 | 54.86 | −10.69 | #180 |
| 2016 | 65.54 | −12.84 | #173 |
| 2015 | 78.38 | +7.72 | #159 |
| 2014 | 70.66 | +13.60 | #162 |
| 2013 | 57.06 | +2.64 | #170 |
| 2012 | 54.42 | +6.55 | #173 |
| 2011 | 47.87 | +9.16 | #172 |
| 2010 | 38.71 | +11.19 | #176 |
| 2009 | 27.52 | +5.15 | #179 |
| 2008 | 22.37 | +7.02 | #175 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia 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
Liberia's mobile subscriptions was 13.30 in 2025. Ranked 207th globally. This represents a 58.5% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 78.38 in 2015.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Liberia was 0.00 in 1960.
Liberia ranks 207th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 13.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Liberia in 2025 was 13.30. This ranks 207th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Liberia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}