Madagascar Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Madagascar's mobile subscriptions was 86.48 in 2025, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 14.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Madagascar's mobile subscriptions stood at 86.48 in 2025, a rise of +11.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 86.48 by 2025. Madagascar ranked 158th globally.
Madagascar’s mobile‑subscription rate reached 86.48 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the island nation at 158th in the world and marking the highest level recorded since the series began in 1960, when subscriptions were effectively nonexistent. The trajectory shows a dramatic climb from a trough of 0.00 in 1993 to the 2025 peak, reflecting the rapid diffusion of cellular technology across the country’s largely rural population. This level is slightly below that of peers such as Myanmar (87.96) and Eritrea (85.16), suggesting that Madagascar is keeping pace with other lower‑income economies that have similarly expanded network coverage and reduced handset costs. The 53‑year coverage span indicates sustained growth rather than a brief surge, and the continued rollout of 4G/5G infrastructure and competitive pricing are likely to push the subscription rate higher, provided that electricity access and disposable income continue to improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 93.35 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 86.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 86.48 | +11.02 | #158 |
| 2023 | 75.46 | +10.71 | #141 |
| 2022 | 64.75 | +10.83 | #184 |
| 2021 | 53.92 | −0.89 | #190 |
| 2020 | 54.81 | +8.73 | #187 |
| 2019 | 46.08 | +7.33 | #192 |
| 2018 | 38.75 | +6.16 | #186 |
| 2017 | 32.59 | +1.95 | #197 |
| 2016 | 30.64 | −11.41 | #196 |
| 2015 | 42.06 | +2.83 | #193 |
| 2014 | 39.23 | +4.13 | #191 |
| 2013 | 35.09 | −2.32 | #190 |
| 2012 | 37.42 | −0.62 | #187 |
| 2011 | 38.04 | +3.27 | #182 |
| 2010 | 34.76 | +5.60 | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar's mobile subscriptions was 86.48 in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 14.6% increase from the previous year.
Madagascar's mobile subscriptions peaked at 86.48 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Madagascar was 0.00 in 1960.
Madagascar ranks 158th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Madagascar's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 86.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Madagascar in 2025 was 86.48. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Madagascar Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}