Micronesia, Federated States of Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Micronesia, Federated States of's mobile subscriptions was 18.82 in 2025, ranked 206th globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's mobile subscriptions stood at 18.82 in 2025, a decline of +1.17 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.82 by 2025. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 206th globally.
Micronesia’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from zero in 1960 to 18.82 per 100 people in 2025, placing the nation 206th worldwide. The climb accelerated after the early‑2000s trough, when subscriptions again fell to 0.00 in 2001, and reached an all‑time high of 29.04 in 2013, reflecting expanding network coverage and the introduction of 4G services on the outer islands. Compared with peers, Micronesia’s 2025 level remains well below Tonga’s 29.06 and far from the 31.01 recorded in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, underscoring the limited market size and higher operating costs of a dispersed archipelago. Nevertheless, the post‑peak decline to 18.82 suggests that saturation has not been achieved and that further infrastructure investment, particularly in remote atolls, could revive growth. Continued subsidies for broadband rollout and regional roaming agreements are likely to shape the next phase of mobile uptake in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 18.82 | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.82 | −1.17 | #206 |
| 2022 | 19.99 | +0.28 | #208 |
| 2021 | 19.71 | −0.13 | #207 |
| 2020 | 19.83 | −1.02 | #206 |
| 2019 | 20.86 | −0.26 | #206 |
| 2017 | 21.11 | −0.35 | #201 |
| 2016 | 21.46 | +0.76 | #199 |
| 2015 | 20.70 | −8.33 | #204 |
| 2013 | 29.04 | +0.10 | #195 |
| 2012 | 28.93 | +3.30 | #194 |
| 2011 | 25.63 | +0.04 | #190 |
| 2010 | 25.59 | +0.12 | #188 |
| 2009 | 25.47 | +0.23 | #181 |
| 2008 | 25.24 | +0.28 | #171 |
| 2007 | 24.97 | +8.16 | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of 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
Micronesia, Federated States of's mobile subscriptions was 18.82 in 2025. Ranked 206th globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's mobile subscriptions peaked at 29.04 in 2013.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Micronesia, Federated States of was 0.00 in 1960.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 206th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Micronesia, Federated States of's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 18.82 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2025 was 18.82. This ranks 206th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}