Peru Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Peru's mobile subscriptions was 124.80 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's mobile subscriptions stood at 124.80 in 2025, a rise of +2.83 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 124.80 by 2025. Peru ranked 82nd globally.
Peru's mobile subscription growth has been a gradual yet steady process spanning over five decades. Starting from a base of zero in 1960, the country witnessed a remarkable surge in mobile adoption, with the all-time peak of 132.16 mobile subscriptions per 100 people reached in 2018. However, the trend has been somewhat stagnant since then, with the latest figure standing at 124.80 per 100 people in 2025. This current ranking of 82 globally is closest to that of European Union, which had a similar figure of 124.90 per 100 people in the same year. The mobile subscription growth in Peru has been relatively consistent, with the country experiencing a significant increase in coverage from a trough of 0.00 in 1989. A potential shift in the trend could be influenced by advancements in digital infrastructure and the increasing demand for mobile services, particularly in remote areas.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 125.06 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 124.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 124.80 | +2.83 | #82 |
| 2023 | 121.98 | −2.14 | #78 |
| 2022 | 124.12 | −5.88 | #72 |
| 2021 | 129.99 | +10.14 | #55 |
| 2020 | 119.85 | −2.94 | #80 |
| 2019 | 122.79 | −9.37 | #74 |
| 2018 | 132.16 | +7.92 | #40 |
| 2017 | 124.23 | +4.58 | #61 |
| 2016 | 119.66 | +7.25 | #74 |
| 2015 | 112.41 | +6.55 | #94 |
| 2014 | 105.86 | +5.94 | #110 |
| 2013 | 99.92 | +0.47 | #118 |
| 2012 | 99.45 | −11.32 | #111 |
| 2011 | 110.77 | +10.67 | #77 |
| 2010 | 100.10 | +14.62 | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru 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
Peru's mobile subscriptions was 124.80 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
Peru's mobile subscriptions peaked at 132.16 in 2018.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Peru was 0.00 in 1960.
Peru ranks 82nd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 124.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Peru in 2025 was 124.80. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Peru Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}