North Macedonia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
North Macedonia's mobile subscriptions was 111.96 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's mobile subscriptions stood at 111.96 in 2025, a rise of +7.12 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 111.96 by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 115th globally.
North Macedonia’s mobile‑subscription density reached 111.96 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country at rank 115 globally and matching Türkiye’s figure for the same year. The indicator, which recorded a zero baseline in 1995, has risen steadily over the 53‑year coverage span, culminating in an all‑time peak of 111.96 in 2025. This rapid expansion mirrors the regional diffusion of broadband and the proliferation of affordable smartphones, while also reflecting policy incentives that lowered entry barriers for network operators. Compared with peers such as Australia (112.38) and the Netherlands (112.80), North Macedonia’s saturation is marginally lower but indicates that the market is essentially fully penetrated. As the subscriber base approaches its natural ceiling, future growth will likely depend on the rollout of next‑generation 5G services and the conversion of existing connections into higher‑value data plans, which could modestly lift the density beyond the current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 113.86 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 111.96 | - | - |
| 2025 | 111.96 | +7.12 | #115 |
| 2023 | 104.84 | −6.47 | #112 |
| 2022 | 111.30 | +6.43 | #110 |
| 2021 | 104.88 | +5.40 | #123 |
| 2020 | 99.47 | −1.76 | #132 |
| 2019 | 101.23 | −1.34 | #126 |
| 2018 | 102.57 | −0.89 | #119 |
| 2017 | 103.46 | −1.09 | #114 |
| 2016 | 104.55 | −0.66 | #114 |
| 2015 | 105.21 | −6.13 | #113 |
| 2014 | 111.34 | +0.22 | #94 |
| 2013 | 111.13 | +0.86 | #90 |
| 2012 | 110.27 | +1.80 | #92 |
| 2011 | 108.47 | +3.50 | #83 |
| 2010 | 104.97 | +10.66 | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia 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
North Macedonia's mobile subscriptions was 111.96 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 111.96 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in North Macedonia was 0.00 in 1960.
North Macedonia ranks 115th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 111.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of North Macedonia in 2025 was 111.96. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {North Macedonia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}