Niger Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Niger's mobile subscriptions was 72.37 in 2025, ranked 176th globally. This represents a 10.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Niger's mobile subscriptions stood at 72.37 in 2025, a rise of +6.63 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.37 by 2025. Niger ranked 176th globally.
Niger's mobile subscription rate has experienced a significant increase over the past five decades, from a negligible 0.00 in 1996 to 72.37 as of 2025, placing it at 176 globally. The substantial growth in mobile subscription rates indicates an improvement in Niger's telecommunications infrastructure and increased access to mobile services for its population. This development is also reflected in the country's mobile subscription rate surpassing that of peer countries such as Malawi, which stood at 70.47 in 2025. Niger's mobile subscription rate peaked at 72.37 in 2025, with a notable absence of any decline in the past year, signifying a sustained growth trend. However, if Niger's economic growth is hindered by factors such as security concerns, poverty, and infrastructure limitations, the trajectory of its mobile subscription rate may be impacted, potentially slowing its pace of growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 75.29 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.37 | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.37 | +6.63 | #176 |
| 2023 | 65.74 | +2.36 | #149 |
| 2022 | 63.38 | +1.87 | #185 |
| 2021 | 61.51 | +1.47 | #184 |
| 2020 | 60.04 | +7.22 | #183 |
| 2019 | 52.81 | +11.86 | #187 |
| 2017 | 40.96 | +4.83 | #190 |
| 2016 | 36.12 | −8.81 | #192 |
| 2015 | 44.93 | +2.07 | #191 |
| 2014 | 42.86 | +5.03 | #188 |
| 2013 | 37.83 | +7.58 | #187 |
| 2012 | 30.25 | +2.64 | #192 |
| 2011 | 27.61 | +5.44 | #188 |
| 2010 | 22.17 | +5.87 | #192 |
| 2009 | 16.30 | +3.95 | #192 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's mobile subscriptions was 72.37 in 2025. Ranked 176th globally. This represents a 10.1% increase from the previous year.
Niger's mobile subscriptions peaked at 72.37 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Niger was 0.00 in 1960.
Niger ranks 176th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 72.37 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Niger in 2025 was 72.37. This ranks 176th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Niger Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}