Thailand Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Thailand's mobile subscriptions was 166.88 in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Thailand's mobile subscriptions stood at 166.88 in 2025, a decline of +1.77 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 166.88 by 2025. Thailand ranked 22nd globally.
Thailand’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from zero in 1960 to 166.88 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 22nd worldwide. The rapid expansion culminated in an all‑time peak of 181.22 in 2019, after which growth slowed, reflecting market saturation and the modest decline in new line uptake. The 1985 trough of zero underscores the late start of mobile diffusion compared with early adopters, yet the subsequent three‑decades of rollout have closed the gap with peers; for example, Saudi Arabia recorded 167.45 and Panama 166.41 in the same year, indicating Thailand’s competitive standing in the region. The 53‑year coverage span illustrates how policy liberalisation, falling handset costs and extensive network rollout have driven penetration. Looking ahead, further increases will likely depend on the rollout of 5G services, the emergence of Internet‑of‑Things devices and any regulatory shifts that could either stimulate new subscriptions or curb growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 165.75 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 166.88 | - | - |
| 2025 | 166.88 | −1.77 | #22 |
| 2023 | 168.64 | −7.58 | #13 |
| 2022 | 176.22 | +7.74 | #9 |
| 2021 | 168.49 | +6.16 | #10 |
| 2020 | 162.33 | −18.89 | #8 |
| 2019 | 181.22 | +5.96 | #6 |
| 2018 | 175.27 | +4.48 | #6 |
| 2017 | 170.78 | +1.90 | #8 |
| 2016 | 168.88 | +22.95 | #9 |
| 2015 | 145.93 | +7.65 | #26 |
| 2014 | 138.28 | +3.91 | #39 |
| 2013 | 134.37 | +11.94 | #44 |
| 2012 | 122.43 | +10.20 | #60 |
| 2011 | 112.23 | +7.64 | #70 |
| 2010 | 104.59 | +7.77 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's mobile subscriptions was 166.88 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's mobile subscriptions peaked at 181.22 in 2019.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Thailand was 0.00 in 1960.
Thailand ranks 22nd globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 166.88 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Thailand in 2025 was 166.88. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Thailand Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}