Norway Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Norway's mobile subscriptions was 113.79 in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Norway's mobile subscriptions stood at 113.79 in 2025, a rise of +2.14 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 113.79 by 2025. Norway ranked 109th globally.
Norway’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from virtually zero in 1960 to 113.79 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country at rank 109 globally and reflecting a 52‑year expansion of wireless connectivity. The trajectory peaked in 2011 at 115.60 subscriptions per 100 people, after which a modest decline has been recorded, bringing the 2025 figure just below the all‑time high. This pattern mirrors the experience of peer nations such as Ireland, which logged 114.77 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, indicating that high‑income, technology‑oriented economies tend to converge around similar saturation levels. The earlier trough of zero subscriptions in 1980 underscores the rapid diffusion of mobile services once market liberalisation and network rollout accelerated in the 1990s. Looking ahead, continued growth in 5G deployment and the integration of Internet‑of‑Things devices could push Norway’s subscription density marginally above the 2011 peak, provided that pricing and coverage remain favourable.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 113.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 113.79 | +2.14 | #109 |
| 2022 | 111.66 | +2.07 | #109 |
| 2021 | 109.59 | +1.29 | #108 |
| 2020 | 108.30 | +0.29 | #104 |
| 2019 | 108.01 | +0.30 | #110 |
| 2018 | 107.70 | −0.69 | #102 |
| 2017 | 108.39 | −1.03 | #107 |
| 2016 | 109.43 | −0.69 | #103 |
| 2015 | 110.12 | −1.57 | #97 |
| 2014 | 111.69 | −0.36 | #91 |
| 2013 | 112.05 | −3.48 | #88 |
| 2012 | 115.52 | −0.07 | #76 |
| 2011 | 115.60 | +1.07 | #62 |
| 2010 | 114.52 | +3.63 | #63 |
| 2009 | 110.89 | +1.60 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Norway's mobile subscriptions was 113.79 in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Norway's mobile subscriptions peaked at 115.60 in 2011.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Norway was 0.00 in 1960.
Norway ranks 109th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 113.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Norway in 2025 was 113.79. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Norway Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}