Viet Nam Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
Viet Nam's mobile subscriptions was 128.62 in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Viet Nam's mobile subscriptions stood at 128.62 in 2025, a decline of +2.37 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 128.62 by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 68th globally.
Vietnam’s mobile‑subscription density rose from zero in 1960 to 128.62 per 100 inhabitants in 2025, placing the country 68th worldwide and just below Portugal’s 128.69 and above Greenland’s 128.51. The rapid expansion accelerated after the early 1990s, when the market emerged from a trough of 0.00 in 1991, and peaked at 148.50 in 2014, reflecting the nationwide rollout of 3G/4G networks and aggressive pricing that spurred mass adoption. Over the 53‑year coverage period, the growth trajectory has outpaced many middle‑income peers, yet the current level remains below the all‑time high, indicating a modest slowdown as the market approaches saturation. Continued diffusion of 5G services, coupled with rural‑area subsidies, could lift the subscription rate further, while a shift toward multi‑SIM households or bundled data plans may temper headline growth in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 126.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 128.62 | - | - |
| 2025 | 128.62 | −2.37 | #68 |
| 2023 | 130.99 | −6.86 | #50 |
| 2022 | 137.85 | +1.05 | #42 |
| 2021 | 136.81 | −4.85 | #38 |
| 2020 | 141.66 | +1.46 | #25 |
| 2019 | 140.19 | −5.94 | #25 |
| 2018 | 146.14 | +20.04 | #17 |
| 2017 | 126.10 | −2.20 | #54 |
| 2016 | 128.30 | −1.33 | #50 |
| 2015 | 129.63 | −18.88 | #49 |
| 2014 | 148.50 | +11.89 | #22 |
| 2013 | 136.61 | −10.49 | #39 |
| 2012 | 147.10 | +3.19 | #26 |
| 2011 | 143.91 | +16.34 | #23 |
| 2010 | 127.57 | +13.97 | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's mobile subscriptions was 128.62 in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Viet Nam's mobile subscriptions peaked at 148.50 in 2014.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in Viet Nam was 0.00 in 1960.
Viet Nam ranks 68th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
Viet Nam's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 128.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of Viet Nam in 2025 was 128.62. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}