Nicaragua Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Nicaragua's mobile subscriptions was 115.44 in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's mobile subscriptions stood at 115.44 in 2025, a rise of +9.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 115.44 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 104th globally.
Nicaragua's mobile subscriptions have experienced a steady rise since the 1990s, with the all-time trough of 0.00 subscriptions in 1992 marking the beginning of this growth. By 2017, the country reached its peak of 129.51 mobile subscriptions, a significant increase from the early 2000s. In comparison to its peers, Nicaragua has maintained a relatively stable global ranking, currently standing at #104 with 115.44 subscriptions as of 2025, outpacing countries like Guinea with 116.45 subscriptions. Despite this progress, Nicaragua still lags behind countries with more developed telecommunications infrastructures, such as the United States with 114.98 subscriptions. As the global demand for mobile services continues to evolve, Nicaragua's mobile subscription growth may be influenced by advancements in digital infrastructure and increased access to affordable mobile services, potentially driving growth and further reducing the country's ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 120.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 115.44 | - | - |
| 2025 | 115.44 | +9.60 | #104 |
| 2023 | 105.84 | +1.57 | #108 |
| 2022 | 104.28 | +10.46 | #132 |
| 2021 | 93.82 | +3.00 | #147 |
| 2020 | 90.81 | +1.54 | #150 |
| 2019 | 89.28 | −26.99 | #150 |
| 2018 | 116.27 | −13.23 | #82 |
| 2017 | 129.51 | +5.23 | #46 |
| 2016 | 124.27 | +6.15 | #60 |
| 2015 | 118.13 | +1.62 | #79 |
| 2014 | 116.51 | +2.72 | #77 |
| 2013 | 113.79 | +14.63 | #86 |
| 2012 | 99.16 | +16.27 | #112 |
| 2011 | 82.89 | +13.83 | #127 |
| 2010 | 69.06 | +9.93 | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's mobile subscriptions was 115.44 in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's mobile subscriptions peaked at 129.51 in 2017.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Nicaragua was 0.00 in 1960.
Nicaragua ranks 104th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 115.44 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Nicaragua in 2025 was 115.44. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Nicaragua Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}