Malta Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Malta's mobile subscriptions was 145.14 in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Malta's mobile subscriptions stood at 145.14 in 2025, a rise of +4.55 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 145.14 by 2025. Malta ranked 41st globally.
Malta’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from virtually zero in 1990 to 145.14 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the island nation at rank 41 worldwide and marking an all‑time peak in the same year. The 53‑year coverage span reflects a rapid diffusion of cellular technology, especially after the 1990 trough when subscriptions were recorded at 0.00. This trajectory mirrors the experience of peers such as Argentina, which posted 143.25 subscriptions per 100 people, and Poland, with 142.13, underscoring Malta’s position among the most saturated markets globally. The steep ascent aligns with broader European trends of early mobile adoption and the rollout of 4G and 5G networks, which have driven near‑universal device penetration. Continued growth will likely hinge on the rollout of advanced 5G services, regulatory incentives for broadband convergence, and demographic shifts that could either sustain the current high saturation or introduce modest declines as market saturation approaches its natural limit.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 149.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 145.14 | - | - |
| 2025 | 145.14 | +4.55 | #41 |
| 2023 | 140.59 | +7.73 | #37 |
| 2022 | 132.86 | +8.92 | #53 |
| 2021 | 123.94 | +1.77 | #73 |
| 2020 | 122.18 | −3.69 | #69 |
| 2019 | 125.87 | −1.23 | #63 |
| 2018 | 127.09 | −2.16 | #52 |
| 2017 | 129.25 | +0.65 | #48 |
| 2016 | 128.60 | +10.81 | #49 |
| 2015 | 117.79 | −7.93 | #80 |
| 2014 | 125.72 | −4.20 | #60 |
| 2013 | 129.92 | +5.16 | #51 |
| 2012 | 124.76 | +1.89 | #56 |
| 2011 | 122.87 | +15.08 | #49 |
| 2010 | 107.79 | +7.49 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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
Malta's mobile subscriptions was 145.14 in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Malta's mobile subscriptions peaked at 145.14 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Malta was 0.00 in 1960.
Malta ranks 41st globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 145.14 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Malta in 2025 was 145.14. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Malta Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}