Turkmenistan Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Turkmenistan's mobile subscriptions was 88.19 in 2021, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Turkmenistan's mobile subscriptions stood at 88.19 in 2021, a decline of +0.51 from 2020. Turkmenistan ranked 157th globally.
Turkmenistan’s mobile‑subscription rate rose from zero in 1960 to 88.19 per 100 people in 2021, placing the country 157th worldwide. The market experienced a rapid expansion after the mid‑1990s, reaching an all‑time peak of 134.83 in 2016, before a modest decline to the current level. This trajectory mirrors the pattern observed in peer nations such as Tuvalu (88.29) and the Dominican Republic (87.52), which have similarly sustained high penetration rates despite differing population sizes. The 49‑year coverage span reflects both the late introduction of mobile services and the accelerated rollout of infrastructure in the 2000s, driven by state‑led investment and liberalisation of the telecommunications sector. Although the 2021 figure remains below the 2016 apex, the modest drop suggests a stabilising market rather than a structural reversal. Continued expansion of 4G/5G networks and reforms to improve service affordability could reignite growth, potentially restoring Turkmenistan to a higher position in the global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.19 | −0.51 | #157 |
| 2020 | 88.70 | +0.49 | #152 |
| 2019 | 88.21 | +0.44 | #153 |
| 2018 | 87.77 | −47.05 | #144 |
| 2016 | 134.83 | +8.66 | #37 |
| 2015 | 126.16 | +7.55 | #59 |
| 2014 | 118.61 | +15.48 | #73 |
| 2013 | 103.13 | +1.56 | #109 |
| 2012 | 101.57 | +8.32 | #108 |
| 2011 | 93.25 | +35.79 | #112 |
| 2010 | 57.47 | +18.34 | #153 |
| 2009 | 39.12 | +17.89 | #162 |
| 2008 | 21.24 | +13.96 | #176 |
| 2007 | 7.28 | +3.06 | #192 |
| 2006 | 4.21 | +2.14 | #189 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's mobile subscriptions was 88.19 in 2021. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's mobile subscriptions peaked at 134.83 in 2016.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Turkmenistan was 0.00 in 1960.
Turkmenistan ranks 157th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
The mobile subscriptions of Turkmenistan in 2021 was 88.19. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Turkmenistan Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}