Mozambique Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Mozambique's mobile subscriptions was 41.61 in 2025, ranked 200th globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's mobile subscriptions stood at 41.61 in 2025, a decline of +4.21 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.61 by 2025. Mozambique ranked 200th globally.
Mozambique’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to 41.61 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country at rank 200 globally. The expansion accelerated after the all‑time trough of 0.00 in 1996, reaching an all‑time peak of 75.84 in 2015 before receding to the current level. Over the 52‑year coverage period, the trajectory reflects the combined impact of liberalised telecom policy, foreign investment in network infrastructure and the diffusion of affordable handsets, yet the decline from the 2015 peak suggests constraints such as limited electricity access and high service costs. Compared with peers, Mozambique’s subscription rate is slightly below the Central African Republic’s 48.29 and above Marshall Islands’ 42.90, highlighting regional heterogeneity in market penetration. Continued rollout of 4G/5G networks, expansion of rural electrification and competitive pricing reforms could reignite growth, potentially returning the country toward its 2015 peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 41.61 | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.61 | −4.21 | #200 |
| 2022 | 45.82 | +2.65 | #202 |
| 2021 | 43.16 | −7.07 | #199 |
| 2020 | 50.23 | +0.80 | #193 |
| 2019 | 49.44 | +0.93 | #189 |
| 2018 | 48.50 | +6.34 | #177 |
| 2017 | 42.16 | −12.80 | #188 |
| 2016 | 54.96 | −20.88 | #182 |
| 2015 | 75.84 | +4.17 | #163 |
| 2014 | 71.67 | +22.17 | #159 |
| 2013 | 49.50 | +13.32 | #184 |
| 2012 | 36.18 | +2.96 | #188 |
| 2011 | 33.22 | +1.81 | #184 |
| 2010 | 31.41 | +4.75 | #187 |
| 2009 | 26.67 | +6.48 | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's mobile subscriptions was 41.61 in 2025. Ranked 200th globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous year.
Mozambique's mobile subscriptions peaked at 75.84 in 2015.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Mozambique was 0.00 in 1960.
Mozambique ranks 200th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 41.61 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Mozambique in 2025 was 41.61. This ranks 200th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Mozambique Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}