Uruguay Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Uruguay's mobile subscriptions was 146.52 in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's mobile subscriptions stood at 146.52 in 2025, a rise of +4.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 146.52 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 39th globally.
Uruguay’s mobile‑subscription density reached 146.52 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, ranking it 39th worldwide, and reflects a sustained climb from a zero baseline in 1960. The market accelerated after the early 1990s, when subscriptions were still negligible, and peaked at 163.78 in 2014, a level only marginally above the current figure. This trajectory mirrors that of peer nations such as Moldova (146.93) and Mongolia (146.29), which have similarly approached saturation while maintaining modest growth. The near‑plateau since the 2014 high suggests that Uruguay is approaching the practical limits of mobile penetration, with further increases likely driven by the rollout of 5G services, the expansion of Internet‑of‑Things devices, and regulatory incentives for broadband integration. Continued policy support and investment in network infrastructure will be crucial if the country is to push the subscription rate beyond its present ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 148.81 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 146.52 | - | - |
| 2025 | 146.52 | +4.80 | #39 |
| 2023 | 141.72 | +1.89 | #34 |
| 2022 | 139.83 | +1.72 | #37 |
| 2021 | 138.11 | +4.21 | #33 |
| 2020 | 133.90 | +0.66 | #37 |
| 2019 | 133.24 | +1.87 | #41 |
| 2018 | 131.36 | −19.08 | #42 |
| 2017 | 150.44 | −0.97 | #17 |
| 2016 | 151.42 | −1.95 | #18 |
| 2015 | 153.37 | −10.42 | #19 |
| 2014 | 163.78 | +6.31 | #9 |
| 2013 | 157.47 | +7.70 | #16 |
| 2012 | 149.77 | +6.77 | #24 |
| 2011 | 143.00 | +9.30 | #24 |
| 2010 | 133.71 | +9.49 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's mobile subscriptions was 146.52 in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Uruguay's mobile subscriptions peaked at 163.78 in 2014.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Uruguay was 0.00 in 1960.
Uruguay ranks 39th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 146.52 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Uruguay in 2025 was 146.52. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {Uruguay Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}