Luxembourg Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Luxembourg's mobile subscriptions was 149.94 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Luxembourg's mobile subscriptions stood at 149.94 in 2025, a rise of +5.46 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 149.94 by 2025. Luxembourg ranked 34th globally.
Luxembourg’s mobile‑subscription density reached 149.94 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the Grand Duchy 34th worldwide and just below Sweden’s 149.74 and marginally above Eswatini’s 149.44. The market’s evolution began from zero in 1960, reflecting the absence of mobile technology, and accelerated sharply after the early 1990s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 150.78 in 2006. The 1984 trough at 0.00 underscores the pre‑cellular era, after which liberalisation of the telecom sector and rapid diffusion of smartphones drove sustained growth for more than three decades. Despite the slight dip from the 2006 peak, the 2025 figure indicates near‑saturation, with only a modest margin for additional subscriptions per capita. Future changes in the trajectory will likely depend on the rollout of 5G services, the adoption of Internet‑of‑Things devices, and regulatory policies that could either stimulate new connections or cap further increases as the market approaches its practical ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 153.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 149.94 | - | - |
| 2025 | 149.94 | +5.46 | #34 |
| 2023 | 144.48 | +4.82 | #31 |
| 2022 | 139.65 | +2.78 | #38 |
| 2021 | 136.87 | +3.96 | #37 |
| 2020 | 132.91 | +1.04 | #42 |
| 2019 | 131.87 | +0.54 | #49 |
| 2018 | 131.33 | −1.78 | #43 |
| 2017 | 133.11 | +2.18 | #36 |
| 2016 | 130.93 | −10.73 | #43 |
| 2015 | 141.66 | −2.59 | #36 |
| 2014 | 144.24 | −0.85 | #32 |
| 2013 | 145.09 | +1.70 | #31 |
| 2012 | 143.39 | −4.12 | #31 |
| 2011 | 147.51 | +4.24 | #21 |
| 2010 | 143.28 | −1.25 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Luxembourg's mobile subscriptions was 149.94 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's mobile subscriptions peaked at 150.78 in 2006.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Luxembourg was 0.00 in 1960.
Luxembourg ranks 34th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 149.94 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Luxembourg in 2025 was 149.94. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Luxembourg Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}