Pakistan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Pakistan's mobile subscriptions was 81.82 in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's mobile subscriptions stood at 81.82 in 2025, a rise of +5.28 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.82 by 2025. Pakistan ranked 167th globally.
Pakistan's mobile subscription rate has seen a steady increase over the years, with the latest data from the World Bank indicating a mobile subscription rate of 81.82%, ranking 167th globally. This growth is evident when compared to the country's all-time low of 0.00% in 1989, marking the beginning of the mobile revolution in the country. The increase in mobile subscriptions can be attributed to the expansion of mobile network services and decreasing costs of owning a mobile device. In comparison, neighboring countries such as India and Cuba have also seen a significant increase in mobile subscriptions, with India ranking 170th globally with a rate of 78.80% and Cuba ranking 151st with a rate of 79.30%. The mobile subscription rate in Pakistan is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by increasing internet penetration and the growing demand for mobile services. However, any significant changes in the regulatory environment or the availability of affordable mobile devices could alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.23 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.82 | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.82 | +5.28 | #167 |
| 2023 | 76.54 | −2.57 | #138 |
| 2022 | 79.11 | +0.30 | #169 |
| 2021 | 78.80 | +4.07 | #170 |
| 2020 | 74.73 | +3.07 | #174 |
| 2019 | 71.67 | +3.81 | #177 |
| 2018 | 67.86 | +3.13 | #168 |
| 2017 | 64.73 | +2.73 | #174 |
| 2016 | 62.00 | +4.06 | #176 |
| 2015 | 57.94 | −5.42 | #184 |
| 2014 | 63.36 | +2.84 | #174 |
| 2013 | 60.52 | +2.66 | #165 |
| 2012 | 57.86 | +4.41 | #169 |
| 2011 | 53.45 | +3.66 | #165 |
| 2010 | 49.78 | +1.25 | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's mobile subscriptions was 81.82 in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 81.82 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Pakistan was 0.00 in 1960.
Pakistan ranks 167th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 81.82 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Pakistan in 2025 was 81.82. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Pakistan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}