Timor-Leste Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Timor-Leste's mobile subscriptions was 111.56 in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Timor-Leste's mobile subscriptions stood at 111.56 in 2025, a decline of +1.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 111.56 by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 118th globally.
Timor‑Leste’s mobile‑subscription density has risen sharply from a zero base in 1990 to 111.56 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the nation at 118th globally. The rapid expansion culminated in an all‑time peak of 124.36 in 2017, after which a modest decline has left the country marginally below its highest level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Timor‑Leste’s 2025 figure is close to Guatemala’s 111.22 and Monaco’s 111.69, indicating that the Pacific island has achieved a level of mobile penetration comparable to many middle‑income economies despite its limited infrastructure and a relatively short 23‑year coverage span. The early surge reflects aggressive network rollout and falling handset costs, while the recent dip may stem from market saturation and the migration of users to alternative broadband services. Continued investment in 5G and rural connectivity could reverse the slight downward drift and sustain growth in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 112.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 111.56 | - | - |
| 2025 | 111.56 | −1.09 | #118 |
| 2023 | 112.65 | +4.49 | #97 |
| 2022 | 108.16 | +5.49 | #118 |
| 2021 | 102.67 | −1.24 | #128 |
| 2020 | 103.91 | −5.64 | #120 |
| 2019 | 109.56 | −5.53 | #105 |
| 2018 | 115.09 | −9.27 | #88 |
| 2017 | 124.36 | +2.88 | #60 |
| 2016 | 121.48 | +7.24 | #67 |
| 2015 | 114.23 | −2.17 | #89 |
| 2014 | 116.40 | +60.30 | #78 |
| 2013 | 56.10 | +1.38 | #173 |
| 2012 | 54.72 | −0.60 | #172 |
| 2011 | 55.32 | +11.71 | #163 |
| 2010 | 43.61 | +10.47 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's mobile subscriptions was 111.56 in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's mobile subscriptions peaked at 124.36 in 2017.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Timor-Leste was 0.00 in 1990.
Timor-Leste ranks 118th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Timor-Leste's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 111.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 111.56. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Timor-Leste Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}