Nepal Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Nepal's mobile subscriptions was 124.59 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nepal's mobile subscriptions stood at 124.59 in 2025, a decline of +8.69 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 124.59 by 2025. Nepal ranked 84th globally.
Mobile subscriptions in Nepal have risen from zero in 1960 to 124.59 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 84th worldwide. The rapid expansion accelerated after the all‑time trough of 0.00 in 1998, reaching an all‑time peak of 139.53 in 2018 before a modest decline to the current level. Over the 52‑year coverage period, the growth trajectory mirrors that of other emerging markets such as Indonesia, which records a comparable 124.37 subscriptions per 100 people, and Peru at 124.80, highlighting regional convergence in mobile penetration. The slight drop from the 2018 peak reflects market saturation and the substitution of multiple SIM cards by single‑device usage, yet the figure remains well above the global average. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and affordable data plans could reignite growth, suggesting that Nepal’s mobile subscription rate may resume an upward trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 124.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | 124.59 | −8.69 | #84 |
| 2022 | 133.27 | +3.63 | #52 |
| 2021 | 129.65 | −2.28 | #57 |
| 2020 | 131.92 | −4.27 | #44 |
| 2019 | 136.19 | −3.34 | #32 |
| 2018 | 139.53 | +10.66 | #24 |
| 2017 | 128.86 | +13.97 | #49 |
| 2016 | 114.90 | +16.00 | #92 |
| 2015 | 98.89 | +15.70 | #125 |
| 2014 | 83.19 | +5.76 | #144 |
| 2013 | 77.43 | +17.11 | #146 |
| 2012 | 60.32 | +11.69 | #166 |
| 2011 | 48.62 | +14.99 | #171 |
| 2010 | 33.63 | +13.03 | #183 |
| 2009 | 20.60 | +5.04 | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's mobile subscriptions was 124.59 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's mobile subscriptions peaked at 139.53 in 2018.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Nepal was 0.00 in 1960.
Nepal ranks 84th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 124.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Nepal in 2025 was 124.59. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Nepal Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}