West Bank and Gaza Mobile Subscriptions
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people IT.CEL.SETS.P2
West Bank and Gaza's mobile subscriptions was 70.20 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's mobile subscriptions stood at 70.20 in 2025, a decline of +6.50 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.20 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 178th globally.
Mobile subscriptions in the West Bank and Gaza have risen from zero in 1994, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 90.21 per 100 inhabitants in 2018, before slipping to 70.20 in 2025, ranking 178th globally. The 2025 figure places the territory just below peers such as Malawi (70.47) and São Tomé and Príncipe (69.94), and slightly under Niger’s 72.37, reflecting a modest decline from the post‑peak level despite continued network expansion. The early surge coincided with the rollout of 3G services and substantial foreign investment in telecom infrastructure, while the recent dip aligns with economic constraints and limited access to newer 4G/5G technologies. Over the 29‑year coverage period, the growth trajectory has been volatile, with the 2018 high representing the zenith of market penetration. Future improvements in regulatory environment and investment in advanced mobile networks could reverse the recent downward trend and push subscription rates toward pre‑2018 levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Mobile Subscriptions | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.83 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 70.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.20 | −6.50 | #178 |
| 2023 | 76.69 | +0.13 | #137 |
| 2022 | 76.57 | −1.60 | #171 |
| 2021 | 78.16 | −1.97 | #172 |
| 2020 | 80.13 | −6.61 | #168 |
| 2019 | 86.74 | −3.47 | #157 |
| 2018 | 90.21 | +5.95 | #139 |
| 2017 | 84.26 | +4.11 | #154 |
| 2016 | 80.15 | +2.06 | #155 |
| 2015 | 78.09 | +5.68 | #160 |
| 2014 | 72.41 | −1.52 | #157 |
| 2013 | 73.93 | −0.44 | #151 |
| 2012 | 74.36 | +4.27 | #149 |
| 2011 | 70.09 | +5.28 | #146 |
| 2010 | 64.82 | +18.91 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw mobile subscriptions improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's mobile subscriptions was 70.20 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's mobile subscriptions peaked at 90.21 in 2018.
The lowest mobile subscriptions in West Bank and Gaza was 0.00 in 1990.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 178th globally in mobile subscriptions as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.CEL.SETS.P2. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's mobile subscriptions is projected to reach 70.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The mobile subscriptions of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 70.20. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_mobile-subscriptions,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Mobile Subscriptions},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/mobile-subscriptions/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}