Tanzania Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Tanzania's mobile subscriptions was 113.26 in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's mobile subscriptions stood at 113.26 in 2025, a rise of +7.86 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 113.26 by 2025. Tanzania ranked 111th globally.
Tanzania’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from zero in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 113.26 subscriptions per 100 people in 2025, placing the country 111th worldwide. The trajectory shows a rapid expansion after a prolonged trough that persisted until the early 1990s, when subscriptions were still recorded at 0.00. Over the 53‑year coverage span, the growth curve accelerated in the 2000s and 2010s, mirroring the regional surge observed in peer economies such as Algeria, which recorded 113.64 subscriptions per 100 people in the same year. The near‑parity with high‑income benchmarks like Norway (113.79) and the Netherlands (112.80) underscores Tanzania’s successful market liberalisation and network rollout, yet the modest ranking indicates room for further penetration, especially in underserved rural zones. Continued investment in 5G infrastructure and affordable data packages will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and close the gap with the leading peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 119.13 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 113.26 | - | - |
| 2025 | 113.26 | +7.86 | #111 |
| 2023 | 105.40 | +12.38 | #110 |
| 2022 | 93.02 | +7.00 | #153 |
| 2021 | 86.02 | +2.01 | #161 |
| 2020 | 84.01 | +3.42 | #162 |
| 2019 | 80.58 | +4.85 | #167 |
| 2018 | 75.73 | +3.94 | #160 |
| 2017 | 71.79 | −2.61 | #169 |
| 2016 | 74.40 | −1.85 | #163 |
| 2015 | 76.25 | +12.97 | #162 |
| 2014 | 63.28 | +7.07 | #175 |
| 2013 | 56.21 | −1.25 | #172 |
| 2012 | 57.46 | +1.69 | #170 |
| 2011 | 55.76 | +8.88 | #161 |
| 2010 | 46.88 | +6.85 | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's mobile subscriptions was 113.26 in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's mobile subscriptions peaked at 113.26 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Tanzania was 0.00 in 1960.
Tanzania ranks 111th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 113.26 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Tanzania in 2025 was 113.26. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Tanzania Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}