Oman Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Oman's mobile subscriptions was 133.30 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Oman's mobile subscriptions stood at 133.30 in 2025, a decline of +1.92 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 133.30 by 2025. Oman ranked 55th globally.
Oman’s mobile‑subscription density reached 133.30 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the nation 55th in the world and just below peers such as Serbia (134.10) and Slovenia (133.17). The market began from zero in 1960, reflecting the global infancy of mobile services, and surged to an all‑time peak of 155.76 in 2015 as network rollout accelerated and smartphone adoption expanded. After a prolonged period of growth, the post‑peak phase has seen a modest decline, with the 2025 figure 22.46 points lower than the 2015 high. The trough of 0.00 in 1984 underscores that mobile telephony was essentially nonexistent in Oman until the late 1990s, when liberalisation and foreign investment spurred rapid expansion. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and competitive pricing could revive growth, while saturation and demographic shifts may temper further increases in subscription density.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 132.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 133.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | 133.30 | −1.92 | #55 |
| 2023 | 135.22 | −1.58 | #44 |
| 2022 | 136.80 | +1.72 | #45 |
| 2021 | 135.08 | −5.30 | #43 |
| 2020 | 140.38 | +2.15 | #26 |
| 2019 | 138.23 | −1.74 | #29 |
| 2018 | 139.97 | −8.85 | #22 |
| 2017 | 148.82 | −4.47 | #20 |
| 2016 | 153.29 | −2.47 | #15 |
| 2015 | 155.76 | +1.95 | #15 |
| 2014 | 153.81 | +4.60 | #15 |
| 2013 | 149.21 | −1.66 | #26 |
| 2012 | 150.87 | +2.95 | #23 |
| 2011 | 147.93 | −3.52 | #19 |
| 2010 | 151.45 | +13.40 | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's mobile subscriptions was 133.30 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Oman's mobile subscriptions peaked at 155.76 in 2015.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Oman was 0.00 in 1960.
Oman ranks 55th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 133.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Oman in 2025 was 133.30. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Oman Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}