Sri Lanka Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Sri Lanka's mobile subscriptions was 158.15 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's mobile subscriptions stood at 158.15 in 2025, a rise of +15.88 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 158.15 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 29th globally.
Sri Lanka's mobile subscription rate has experienced significant growth, with a latest value of 158.15 subscriptions per 100 people, ranking 29th globally. The country's mobile subscription rate has followed a generally upward trajectory, with a notable all-time peak in 2025, mirroring the pace of peer countries such as Bahrain, which has achieved a similar number of subscriptions per 100 people. Conversely, Sri Lanka's mobile subscription rate was at a trough in 1989, when it registered 0.00 subscriptions per 100 people, reflecting the limited access to mobile services during that era. The country has thus made substantial progress in expanding mobile coverage over the past five decades, with a coverage period spanning 53 years. As Sri Lanka continues to develop its telecommunications infrastructure, the mobile subscription rate is likely to remain stable, assuming there are no significant disruptions to the country's economic growth trajectory or changes in government policies affecting the sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 163.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 158.15 | - | - |
| 2025 | 158.15 | +15.88 | #29 |
| 2023 | 142.28 | −9.45 | #33 |
| 2022 | 151.73 | +16.20 | #26 |
| 2021 | 135.52 | +3.75 | #41 |
| 2020 | 131.77 | +5.26 | #45 |
| 2019 | 126.51 | −9.57 | #62 |
| 2018 | 136.08 | +8.41 | #30 |
| 2017 | 127.67 | +9.93 | #51 |
| 2016 | 117.74 | +7.75 | #80 |
| 2015 | 109.99 | +7.31 | #98 |
| 2014 | 102.67 | +7.56 | #118 |
| 2013 | 95.11 | +3.79 | #127 |
| 2012 | 91.32 | +4.13 | #123 |
| 2011 | 87.20 | +4.06 | #119 |
| 2010 | 83.14 | +4.59 | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka's mobile subscriptions was 158.15 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 11.2% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's mobile subscriptions peaked at 158.15 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Sri Lanka was 0.00 in 1960.
Sri Lanka ranks 29th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 158.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 158.15. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Sri Lanka Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}