Tunisia Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Tunisia's mobile subscriptions was 139.79 in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's mobile subscriptions stood at 139.79 in 2025, a rise of +5.65 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 139.79 by 2025. Tunisia ranked 45th globally.
Tunisia’s mobile‑subscription density has risen from zero in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 139.79 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 45th in the world. The trajectory shows a prolonged expansion over 51 years, with the first recorded subscriptions appearing only in the mid‑1980s and accelerating sharply after the early 2000s as network infrastructure improved and handset affordability increased. By 2025 Tunisia’s penetration slightly exceeds that of Lithuania (139.59) and trails Chile (140.08) and Poland (142.13), indicating convergence with other emerging markets that have similarly moved beyond the 130‑per‑100‑inhabitant threshold. The zero‑subscription trough in 1984 underscores how recent the mobile revolution is for the nation, while the current level suggests near‑saturation of the market. Continued growth will likely depend on the rollout of 5G services, the expansion of affordable data plans and the integration of mobile broadband into rural areas, which could push the subscription rate above the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 142.52 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 139.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 139.79 | +5.65 | #45 |
| 2023 | 134.14 | +2.26 | #48 |
| 2022 | 131.88 | +2.03 | #54 |
| 2021 | 129.85 | +5.80 | #56 |
| 2020 | 124.04 | −0.34 | #65 |
| 2019 | 124.39 | −1.15 | #69 |
| 2018 | 125.53 | +2.50 | #56 |
| 2017 | 123.03 | −0.85 | #69 |
| 2016 | 123.88 | −4.13 | #61 |
| 2015 | 128.01 | +1.32 | #56 |
| 2014 | 126.69 | +12.59 | #57 |
| 2013 | 114.10 | −2.56 | #84 |
| 2012 | 116.66 | +2.87 | #73 |
| 2011 | 113.79 | +10.56 | #65 |
| 2010 | 103.24 | +11.25 | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's mobile subscriptions was 139.79 in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's mobile subscriptions peaked at 139.79 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Tunisia was 0.00 in 1960.
Tunisia ranks 45th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 139.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Tunisia in 2025 was 139.79. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Tunisia Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}