Rwanda Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Rwanda's mobile subscriptions was 94.54 in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's mobile subscriptions stood at 94.54 in 2025, a rise of +3.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 94.54 by 2025. Rwanda ranked 147th globally.
Rwanda's mobile subscriptions have shown a remarkable growth trajectory over the past five decades, with the country witnessing a significant increase in mobile penetration since the early 2000s. As of 2025, Rwanda has achieved a mobile subscription rate of 94.54 per 100 people, ranking 147 globally. This marks a considerable improvement from the trough of 1997, when the rate stood at 0.00, indicating a near-total absence of mobile services. The current rate is also comparable to that of Canada, which ranks slightly higher at 94.84 per 100 people. Rwanda's mobile subscription rate peaked in 2025, matching the global average. The country's rapid expansion of mobile services is a testament to its economic growth and efforts to increase connectivity among its population. However, the pace of growth may slow down if the government's efforts to promote digital literacy and adoption of mobile financial services are not sustained.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 97.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 94.54 | - | - |
| 2025 | 94.54 | +3.08 | #147 |
| 2023 | 91.46 | +10.87 | #132 |
| 2022 | 80.60 | −1.04 | #167 |
| 2021 | 81.64 | +0.40 | #166 |
| 2020 | 81.24 | +5.64 | #167 |
| 2019 | 75.60 | −2.08 | #171 |
| 2018 | 77.68 | +5.40 | #156 |
| 2017 | 72.28 | −2.57 | #168 |
| 2016 | 74.85 | −0.40 | #162 |
| 2015 | 75.25 | +7.09 | #165 |
| 2014 | 68.17 | +7.87 | #168 |
| 2013 | 60.30 | +7.75 | #166 |
| 2012 | 52.55 | +10.50 | #175 |
| 2011 | 42.05 | +7.65 | #179 |
| 2010 | 34.40 | +10.25 | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's mobile subscriptions was 94.54 in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's mobile subscriptions peaked at 94.54 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Rwanda was 0.00 in 1960.
Rwanda ranks 147th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 94.54 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Rwanda in 2025 was 94.54. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Rwanda Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}