Moldova Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Moldova's mobile subscriptions was 146.93 in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Moldova's mobile subscriptions stood at 146.93 in 2025, a rise of +16.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 146.93 by 2025. Moldova ranked 38th globally.
Moldova’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1994, the year the market first recorded a connection, to an all‑time peak of 146.93 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025, ranking the country 38th worldwide. This rapid expansion, achieved over 53 years of coverage, reflects the diffusion of affordable smartphones and the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector after the post‑Soviet transition. Moldova’s density now closely mirrors that of Uruguay (146.52) and Malaysia (147.37), indicating convergence with middle‑income peers that have benefitted from competitive mobile‑operator markets and extensive broadband roll‑out. The high penetration suggests near‑universal access, yet the marginal gap to 150 per 100 indicates that multiple subscriptions per individual remain limited compared with some regional counterparts. Continued growth will likely depend on the rollout of 5G networks, regulatory incentives for device financing and the expansion of value‑added services, which could push the subscription rate beyond the current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 152.43 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 146.93 | - | - |
| 2025 | 146.93 | +16.15 | #38 |
| 2023 | 130.77 | −6.41 | #51 |
| 2022 | 137.18 | +8.20 | #43 |
| 2021 | 128.98 | +17.54 | #59 |
| 2020 | 111.45 | −4.66 | #98 |
| 2019 | 116.11 | +0.79 | #88 |
| 2018 | 115.32 | −2.00 | #86 |
| 2017 | 117.32 | +0.31 | #87 |
| 2016 | 117.01 | +4.05 | #84 |
| 2015 | 112.96 | +1.13 | #93 |
| 2014 | 111.83 | +3.38 | #90 |
| 2013 | 108.45 | +5.53 | #98 |
| 2012 | 102.92 | +12.48 | #106 |
| 2011 | 90.44 | +20.22 | #114 |
| 2010 | 70.23 | +12.58 | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's mobile subscriptions was 146.93 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's mobile subscriptions peaked at 146.93 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Moldova was 0.00 in 1960.
Moldova ranks 38th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 146.93 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Moldova in 2025 was 146.93. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Moldova Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}