Paraguay Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Paraguay's mobile subscriptions was 132.02 in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's mobile subscriptions stood at 132.02 in 2025, a rise of +5.41 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 132.02 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 60th globally.
Paraguay recorded 132.02 mobile subscriptions per 100 people in 2025, ranking 60th globally, a figure nearly identical to Spain’s 132.19 and slightly above Italy’s 131.83. This marked Paraguay’s all-time peak, reflecting sustained growth from a trough of 0.00 in 1991, when mobile infrastructure was absent or inaccessible. Over the 53 years of available data, the country evolved from having no measurable mobile penetration to surpassing one subscription per inhabitant, a transformation driven by private sector investment, regulatory reforms, and the expansion of wireless networks into rural areas. The saturation level suggests widespread adoption, though multiple subscriptions per user may contribute to the figure exceeding 100%. Paraguay’s mobile growth trajectory parallels that of upper-middle-income economies, with demand now shifting from access to quality, data speed, and digital services. Future increases in the subscription rate may depend less on expanding coverage and more on technological upgrades, such as 5G deployment, and policies promoting digital inclusion among low-income populations.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 134.41 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 132.02 | - | - |
| 2025 | 132.02 | +5.41 | #60 |
| 2023 | 126.61 | −1.48 | #66 |
| 2022 | 128.09 | +8.77 | #62 |
| 2021 | 119.31 | +0.21 | #84 |
| 2020 | 119.10 | −0.04 | #82 |
| 2019 | 119.14 | +3.39 | #83 |
| 2018 | 115.75 | −2.07 | #84 |
| 2017 | 117.82 | −2.03 | #85 |
| 2016 | 119.85 | −0.49 | #71 |
| 2015 | 120.34 | −0.01 | #74 |
| 2014 | 120.35 | +2.45 | #66 |
| 2013 | 117.90 | +2.69 | #71 |
| 2012 | 115.21 | +2.92 | #79 |
| 2011 | 112.29 | +9.10 | #69 |
| 2010 | 103.19 | +4.11 | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's mobile subscriptions was 132.02 in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 4.3% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's mobile subscriptions peaked at 132.02 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Paraguay was 0.00 in 1960.
Paraguay ranks 60th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 132.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Paraguay in 2025 was 132.02. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Paraguay Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}