Samoa Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Samoa's mobile subscriptions was 53.43 in 2025, ranked 195th globally. This represents a 14.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Samoa's mobile subscriptions stood at 53.43 in 2025, a decline of +8.97 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.43 by 2025. Samoa ranked 195th globally.
Samoa's mobile subscription rate has experienced significant growth since its inception, with an all-time peak of 74.21 mobile subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2016, marking a substantial increase from the trough of 0.00 in 1996. The country's mobile penetration has continued to rise, albeit at a slower pace, with a current rate of 53.43 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, ranking it 195th globally. Comparatively, Samoa's mobile subscription rate is comparable to that of Kiribati, which has a slightly higher rate of 53.79 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants. Since the global average mobile subscription rate has been steadily increasing, it is expected that Samoa's rate will continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace, as the country's infrastructure and telecommunications sector continue to develop. However, a significant upgrade in mobile network technology and infrastructure investments could potentially accelerate Samoa's mobile subscription growth rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 53.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.43 | −8.97 | #195 |
| 2022 | 62.40 | +30.12 | #187 |
| 2021 | 32.28 | −0.28 | #203 |
| 2020 | 32.56 | −7.49 | #203 |
| 2019 | 40.04 | −8.13 | #198 |
| 2018 | 48.17 | −12.29 | #178 |
| 2017 | 60.47 | −13.74 | #178 |
| 2016 | 74.21 | +14.48 | #165 |
| 2015 | 59.73 | +6.47 | #180 |
| 2014 | 53.25 | +2.87 | #184 |
| 2013 | 50.38 | −0.66 | #181 |
| 2012 | 51.04 | +4.42 | #179 |
| 2010 | 46.63 | +1.06 | #166 |
| 2007 | 45.56 | +21.32 | #124 |
| 2006 | 24.24 | +11.40 | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa 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
Samoa's mobile subscriptions was 53.43 in 2025. Ranked 195th globally. This represents a 14.4% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's mobile subscriptions peaked at 74.21 in 2016.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Samoa was 0.00 in 1960.
Samoa ranks 195th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 53.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Samoa in 2025 was 53.43. This ranks 195th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Samoa Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}