Sierra Leone Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Sierra Leone's mobile subscriptions was 124.59 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sierra Leone's mobile subscriptions stood at 124.59 in 2025, a rise of +16.71 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 124.59 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 83rd globally.
Sierra Leone's mobile subscription rate has experienced a significant increase over the past five decades, rising from zero in 1999 to 124.59 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025, a notable turnaround from the country's mobile-less era. This upward trajectory is comparable to other developing nations, with Nepal also reaching 124.59 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025. Notably, Sierra Leone's mobile subscription rate surpassed zero as early as 2005, marking a significant milestone in the country's telecommunications development. The country's mobile subscription rate peaked in 2025, reflecting the widespread adoption of mobile services in the country. Despite the progress achieved, Sierra Leone still lags behind more developed economies, such as the European Union, which had 124.90 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025. The trend suggests that Sierra Leone's mobile subscription rate will continue to rise as the economy and population grow, but a decline in investment in the telecommunications sector could potentially hinder this growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 124.59 | - | - |
| 2025 | 124.59 | +16.71 | #83 |
| 2022 | 107.88 | +6.25 | #119 |
| 2021 | 101.64 | +14.63 | #131 |
| 2020 | 87.00 | −0.03 | #155 |
| 2019 | 87.04 | +2.92 | #156 |
| 2018 | 84.12 | −5.65 | #151 |
| 2017 | 89.78 | +2.63 | #143 |
| 2016 | 87.15 | +6.77 | #144 |
| 2015 | 80.38 | +11.21 | #153 |
| 2014 | 69.18 | +9.60 | #164 |
| 2013 | 59.58 | +25.84 | #167 |
| 2012 | 33.73 | +0.28 | #189 |
| 2011 | 33.46 | +1.32 | #183 |
| 2010 | 32.14 | +12.98 | #185 |
| 2009 | 19.16 | +2.04 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's mobile subscriptions was 124.59 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's mobile subscriptions peaked at 124.59 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Sierra Leone was 0.00 in 1960.
Sierra Leone ranks 83rd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sierra Leone's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 124.59 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 124.59. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Sierra Leone Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}