Mauritania Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Mauritania's mobile subscriptions was 95.69 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's mobile subscriptions stood at 95.69 in 2025, a rise of +4.92 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.69 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 144th globally.
Mauritania’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to 95.69 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 144th worldwide. The market expanded rapidly after the turn of the millennium, reaching an all‑time peak of 137.54 in 2021 before a modest decline to the current level. This trajectory mirrors that of peer nations such as the Republic of Congo, which recorded 96.05 subscriptions per 100 people in the same year, suggesting regional convergence in mobile uptake. The steep climb reflects extensive network roll‑outs, declining handset costs and the proliferation of mobile‑money services that have become integral to Mauritanian commerce. Although the 2025 figure remains slightly below the 2021 high, continued investment in 4G/5G infrastructure and regulatory reforms aimed at reducing service costs could reignite growth, potentially restoring subscription density to near‑peak levels within the next few years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 91.12 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 95.69 | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.69 | +4.92 | #144 |
| 2023 | 90.77 | −19.11 | #133 |
| 2022 | 109.88 | −27.66 | #112 |
| 2021 | 137.54 | +11.26 | #36 |
| 2020 | 126.28 | +20.84 | #59 |
| 2019 | 105.44 | +0.17 | #117 |
| 2018 | 105.28 | +8.52 | #109 |
| 2017 | 96.76 | +8.32 | #131 |
| 2016 | 88.44 | −3.46 | #141 |
| 2015 | 91.89 | −5.63 | #137 |
| 2014 | 97.53 | −9.27 | #126 |
| 2013 | 106.80 | −4.43 | #103 |
| 2012 | 111.23 | +16.60 | #89 |
| 2011 | 94.63 | +12.77 | #107 |
| 2010 | 81.87 | +15.42 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's mobile subscriptions was 95.69 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's mobile subscriptions peaked at 137.54 in 2021.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Mauritania was 0.00 in 1960.
Mauritania ranks 144th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 95.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Mauritania in 2025 was 95.69. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Mauritania Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}