Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Belize (2026)

According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, mobile cellular subscriptions in Belize came to 67.2 per 100 people in 2022. Up from 66.8 per 100 people in 2021 to 67.2 per 100 people in 2022. Belize ranks #39 of 40 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #184 of 210 globally.

Key Statistics

Latest value (2022): 67.2 per 100 people (2022); Mobile Subscriptions in Belize as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Change since 2021: +0.6% (2022); Up from 66.8 per 100 people in 2021 to 67.2 per 100 people in 2022.
Earliest value in this dataset (1990): 0 per 100 people (1990); Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 67.2 per 100 people in 2022.
Peak value (2011): 68 per 100 people (2011); Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 67.2 per 100 people.
Rank in Latin America & Caribbean: #39 of 40 (2022); Belize ranks 39 of 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank: #184 of 210 (2022); Belize ranks 184 of 210 countries with data globally.
Latin America & Caribbean average: 117 per 100 people (2022); Belize (67.2 per 100 people) is below the average of 117 per 100 people across the 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
Projected 2026 value: 72 per 100 people (2026); Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.8%); not an official figure.
Mobile cellular subscriptions (2022): 270,536 (2022); Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
Internet use in Belize (2024): 80% (2024); 80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024): 417,072 (2024); Belize had a population of 417,072 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.

Trend, 1990–2022

Mobile Subscriptions in Belize by year (per 100 people)
Year	per 100 people	Change
2022	67.2	+0.6%
2021	66.8	−1.1%
2020	67.6	+2.2%
2019	66.1	+2.0%
2018	64.8	+1.0%
2017	64.2	+5.0%
2016	61.1	+2.8%
2015	59.5	+20.5%
2014	49.4	−3.4%
2013	51.1	−0.9%
2012	51.6	−24.1%
2011	68	+12.1%
2010	60.6	+17.2%
2009	51.8	−1.6%
2008	52.6	+31.6%
2007	40	−2.5%
2006	41	+19.4%
2005	34.3	+24.3%
2004	27.6	+20.6%
2003	22.9	+13.3%
2002	20.2	+28.2%
2001	15.8	+125.8%
2000	7	+146.5%
1999	2.8	+80.2%
1998	1.6	+34.1%
1997	1.2	+12.6%
1996	1	+36.9%
1995	0.8	+81.2%
1994	0.4	+103.6%
1993	0.2	—
1992	0	—
1991	0	—
1990	0	—

Fig. 1 — Mobile Subscriptions in Belize, 1990–2022

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Belize?

Mobile cellular subscriptions in Belize stood at 67.2 per 100 people in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.

Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Belize come from?

The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Belize is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

How has mobile subscriptions in Belize changed over time?

World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 67.2 per 100 people in 2022.

How does Belize compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?

Belize ranks 39 of 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 67.2 per 100 people versus a regional average of 117 per 100 people (latest values per country).

Source & methodology

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2, retrieved 2026-06-10.

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

Last updated 2026-06-10.