United States Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
United States's mobile subscriptions was 114.98 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
United States's mobile subscriptions stood at 114.98 in 2025, a rise of +2.57 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 114.98 by 2025. United States ranked 106th globally.
The United States recorded 114.98 mobile subscriptions per 100 people in 2025, ranking 106th globally and matching its all‑time peak reached in the same year after a 50‑year expansion that began from a zero base in 1960 and briefly touched a trough of 0.00 in 1980. This near‑universal penetration reflects the rapid diffusion of smartphones and the consolidation of network infrastructure that accelerated throughout the 1990s and 2000s, outpacing many advanced economies while aligning closely with peers such as Ireland’s 114.77 and Nicaragua’s 115.44 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants. The modest decline in relative rank despite the absolute ceiling suggests that future growth will depend more on the rollout of next‑generation technologies, such as 5G and emerging 6G services, and on regulatory or market shifts that could either sustain the current saturation level or open new avenues for increased subscription intensity.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 116.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 114.98 | - | - |
| 2025 | 114.98 | +2.57 | #106 |
| 2023 | 112.41 | +3.63 | #99 |
| 2022 | 108.79 | +2.46 | #117 |
| 2021 | 106.33 | +2.47 | #116 |
| 2020 | 103.86 | −1.47 | #122 |
| 2019 | 105.32 | +1.39 | #118 |
| 2018 | 103.94 | +1.55 | #113 |
| 2017 | 102.38 | −0.37 | #117 |
| 2016 | 102.75 | +0.92 | #119 |
| 2015 | 101.83 | +1.99 | #121 |
| 2014 | 99.84 | +2.78 | #122 |
| 2013 | 97.06 | +0.93 | #123 |
| 2012 | 96.13 | +1.45 | #118 |
| 2011 | 94.68 | +3.02 | #106 |
| 2010 | 91.66 | +2.61 | #106 |
Analysis
United States's mobile subscriptions was 114.98 in 2025, a rise of +2.57 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 114.98 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's mobile subscriptions was 114.98 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
United States's mobile subscriptions peaked at 114.98 in 2025.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in United States was 0.00 in 1960.
United States ranks 106th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 114.98 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of United States in 2025 was 114.98. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {United States Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}