Switzerland Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Switzerland's mobile subscriptions was 126.04 in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's mobile subscriptions stood at 126.04 in 2025, a decline of +2.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 126.04 by 2025. Switzerland ranked 78th globally.
Switzerland’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to 126.04 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 78th in the world and reflecting a sustained diffusion of wireless services over 53 years. The trajectory accelerated after the mid‑1980s, when the all‑time trough of 0.00 gave way to rapid market expansion, reaching an all‑time peak of 136.55 in 2013 before a modest decline to the current level. This pattern mirrors the experience of nearby Finland, whose 2025 figure of 126.65 signals a comparable saturation point in the highly competitive European market. The slight post‑peak contraction likely stems from the proliferation of multi‑SIM usage and the accounting of multiple devices per person, which compresses growth rates as the market approaches full penetration. Continued advances in 5G rollout and the integration of Internet‑of‑Things connectivity could stabilize or modestly raise the subscription density, but without new service categories the upward trend is expected to plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 126.04 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 126.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | 126.04 | −2.60 | #78 |
| 2023 | 128.64 | +4.67 | #54 |
| 2022 | 123.97 | +0.76 | #73 |
| 2021 | 123.21 | −4.16 | #77 |
| 2020 | 127.38 | +0.45 | #57 |
| 2019 | 126.92 | +0.24 | #60 |
| 2018 | 126.68 | −4.49 | #53 |
| 2017 | 131.17 | −3.07 | #41 |
| 2016 | 134.24 | −1.49 | #38 |
| 2015 | 135.72 | −0.41 | #41 |
| 2014 | 136.14 | −0.41 | #41 |
| 2013 | 136.55 | +4.52 | #41 |
| 2012 | 132.03 | +4.63 | #43 |
| 2011 | 127.40 | +4.16 | #41 |
| 2010 | 123.24 | +2.75 | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's mobile subscriptions was 126.04 in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's mobile subscriptions peaked at 136.55 in 2013.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Switzerland was 0.00 in 1960.
Switzerland ranks 78th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 126.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Switzerland in 2025 was 126.04. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Switzerland Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}