Mongolia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Mongolia's mobile subscriptions was 146.29 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's mobile subscriptions stood at 146.29 in 2025, a rise of +5.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 146.29 by 2025. Mongolia ranked 40th globally.
Mongolia's mobile subscriptions have experienced significant growth over the past five decades, with a notable increase from 0.00 in 1995 to 146.29 in 2025, indicating a substantial expansion of mobile phone access. This trajectory is comparable to that of peer countries such as Moldova, which also ranks 146.93 globally. Uruguay, with a slightly higher subscription rate of 146.52, serves as another point of comparison. Mongolia's mobile subscription rate peaked in 2025 and has remained steady, marking a notable shift from the trough in 1995. The country's mobile penetration has expanded steadily since the mid-1990s, with mobile subscriptions accounting for a substantial portion of the population. This trend is likely to continue, driven by increasing demand for mobile services and infrastructure development, particularly if investments in 5G technology and digital infrastructure are prioritized in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 148.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 146.29 | - | - |
| 2025 | 146.29 | +5.20 | #40 |
| 2023 | 141.09 | −1.72 | #36 |
| 2022 | 142.81 | +2.46 | #33 |
| 2021 | 140.35 | +7.74 | #30 |
| 2020 | 132.61 | −4.11 | #43 |
| 2019 | 136.72 | +3.44 | #31 |
| 2018 | 133.28 | +8.10 | #35 |
| 2017 | 125.18 | +14.44 | #57 |
| 2016 | 110.75 | +7.67 | #100 |
| 2015 | 103.08 | −0.84 | #117 |
| 2014 | 103.92 | +3.02 | #115 |
| 2013 | 100.90 | −19.84 | #115 |
| 2012 | 120.74 | +13.56 | #65 |
| 2011 | 107.18 | +14.26 | #86 |
| 2010 | 92.92 | +8.54 | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's mobile subscriptions was 146.29 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 146.29 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Mongolia was 0.00 in 1960.
Mongolia ranks 40th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 146.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Mongolia in 2025 was 146.29. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Mongolia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}