Northern Mariana Islands Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Northern Mariana Islands's mobile subscriptions was 32.02 in 2004, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from 2003. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2004.
Overview
Northern Mariana Islands's mobile subscriptions stood at 32.02 in 2004, a rise of +3.56 from 2003. Northern Mariana Islands ranked 99th globally.
Mobile telephone subscriptions in the Northern Mariana Islands rose from zero in 1990, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 32.02 per 100 inhabitants in 2004, placing the territory 99th globally. This 28‑year coverage interval reflects a rapid diffusion of cellular technology after the early 1990s, when the islands had no recorded mobile lines. By 2004 the subscription density was marginally lower than that of Paraguay (32.46) and Oman (32.97), but higher than Morocco (31.17) and El Salvador (30.52), indicating that the territory kept pace with a range of middle‑ranking economies despite its small population. The steep upward trajectory suggests that market saturation had not yet been reached by the early 2000s, and continued investment in network infrastructure and affordability could sustain growth, while any slowdown in demand or regulatory constraints might flatten the curve.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 32.02 | +3.56 | #99 |
| 2003 | 28.46 | +2.80 | #85 |
| 2002 | 25.66 | +6.25 | #77 |
| 2001 | 19.42 | +15.03 | #73 |
| 2000 | 4.39 | +0.58 | #107 |
| 1999 | 3.81 | +1.35 | #90 |
| 1995 | 2.46 | +0.86 | #47 |
| 1994 | 1.60 | +0.07 | #44 |
| 1993 | 1.53 | +1.53 | #33 |
| 1990 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #148 |
| 1989 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #135 |
| 1988 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #135 |
| 1987 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #134 |
| 1986 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #135 |
| 1985 | 0.00 | +0.00 | #130 |
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands's mobile subscriptions was 32.02 in 2004, a rise of +3.56 from 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Mariana Islands's mobile subscriptions was 32.02 in 2004. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from the previous year.
Northern Mariana Islands's mobile subscriptions peaked at 32.02 in 2004.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Northern Mariana Islands was 0.00 in 1960.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 99th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2004.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
The mobile subscriptions of Northern Mariana Islands in 2004 was 32.02. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_northern-mariana-islands_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Northern Mariana Islands Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/northern-mariana-islands/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}