Portugal Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Portugal's mobile subscriptions was 128.69 in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Portugal's mobile subscriptions stood at 128.69 in 2025, a rise of +5.69 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 128.69 by 2025. Portugal ranked 67th globally.
Portugal's mobile subscription penetration has experienced a gradual increase over the past five decades, with the country's mobile phone market expanding from a mere 0.00 subscriptions in 1960 to a peak of 132.99 in 2008. The market then declined to 0.00 subscriptions in 1988, only to rebound and continue growing. As of 2025, Portugal's mobile subscription rate stands at 128.69, ranking 67th globally. This figure is comparable to Czechia's, where mobile subscriptions have reached 128.98. The expansion of mobile phone services in Portugal has been a long-term trend, with more than 53 years of growth, although the pace of growth has varied significantly over the years. A sustained decline in mobile subscription rates could be triggered by increased adoption of fixed broadband services, altering the trajectory of Portugal's mobile phone market.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 131.12 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 128.69 | - | - |
| 2025 | 128.69 | +5.69 | #67 |
| 2023 | 123.00 | +0.20 | #74 |
| 2022 | 122.80 | +3.03 | #78 |
| 2021 | 119.77 | +5.49 | #82 |
| 2020 | 114.28 | −0.87 | #94 |
| 2019 | 115.15 | +0.29 | #91 |
| 2018 | 114.86 | +0.98 | #90 |
| 2017 | 113.87 | +2.03 | #90 |
| 2016 | 111.85 | −1.12 | #97 |
| 2015 | 112.96 | −1.35 | #92 |
| 2014 | 114.31 | −0.34 | #84 |
| 2013 | 114.66 | +1.30 | #80 |
| 2012 | 113.36 | −3.48 | #83 |
| 2011 | 116.84 | +1.41 | #61 |
| 2010 | 115.43 | +3.90 | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's mobile subscriptions was 128.69 in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's mobile subscriptions peaked at 132.99 in 2008.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Portugal was 0.00 in 1960.
Portugal ranks 67th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 128.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Portugal in 2025 was 128.69. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Portugal Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}