South Sudan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
South Sudan's mobile subscriptions was 60.86 in 2025, ranked 188th globally. This represents a 30.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's mobile subscriptions stood at 60.86 in 2025, a rise of +14.24 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.86 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 188th globally.
South Sudan’s mobile subscription rate has grown significantly from a low of 15.39 per 100 people in 2010 to 60.86 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 14-year period and placing the country 188th globally. This nearly fourfold increase reflects gradual improvements in telecommunications infrastructure and access despite ongoing socioeconomic challenges. In 2025, South Sudan’s subscription rate was slightly above that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which stood at 59.39, and marginally below Equatorial Guinea’s 60.28, indicating a regional convergence among countries with similar development constraints. The upward trajectory since 2010 suggests expanding mobile network coverage and affordability, though the rate remains below the global median, pointing to untapped potential. Future growth will likely depend on sustained investment in digital infrastructure, regulatory stability, and broader economic development. Without improvements in electricity access and consumer purchasing power, the pace of mobile subscription growth may plateau in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.16 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 60.86 | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.86 | +14.24 | #188 |
| 2023 | 46.62 | −1.87 | #160 |
| 2022 | 48.49 | +18.34 | #199 |
| 2021 | 30.15 | +8.83 | #205 |
| 2019 | 21.32 | +2.39 | #205 |
| 2018 | 18.93 | −8.26 | #191 |
| 2017 | 27.18 | +2.25 | #198 |
| 2016 | 24.93 | −1.17 | #198 |
| 2015 | 26.10 | +0.50 | #203 |
| 2014 | 25.60 | +0.05 | #200 |
| 2013 | 25.55 | +4.17 | #196 |
| 2012 | 21.38 | +3.89 | #200 |
| 2011 | 17.50 | +2.10 | #196 |
| 2010 | 15.39 | – | #199 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's mobile subscriptions was 60.86 in 2025. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 30.5% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 60.86 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in South Sudan was 15.39 in 2010.
South Sudan ranks 188th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 60.86 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of South Sudan in 2025 was 60.86. This ranks 188th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {South Sudan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}