Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Gibraltar (2026)
Gibraltar recorded mobile cellular subscriptions of 97.6 per 100 people in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 92.7 per 100 people in 2021 to 97.6 per 100 people in 2022. Gibraltar ranks #52 of 56 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #144 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 97.6 per 100 people (2022)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Gibraltar as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +5.3% (2022)
- Up from 92.7 per 100 people in 2021 to 97.6 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 97.6 per 100 people in 2022.
- Peak value (2015)
- 124.8 per 100 people (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 97.6 per 100 people.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #52 of 56 (2022)
- Gibraltar ranks 52 of 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #144 of 210 (2022)
- Gibraltar ranks 144 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 123.7 per 100 people (2022)
- Gibraltar (97.6 per 100 people) is below the average of 123.7 per 100 people across the 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 84.8 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -3.5%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2022)
- 36,708 (2022)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Gibraltar (2016)
- 94.4% (2016)
- 94.4% of the population in Gibraltar used the internet in 2016 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 39,329 (2024)
- Gibraltar had a population of 39,329 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2022
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.6 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 92.7 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 98 | −14.2% |
| 2019 | 114 | −3.0% |
| 2018 | 118 | −1.7% |
| 2017 | 120 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 122 | −2.1% |
| 2015 | 125 | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 116 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 108 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 103 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 96 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 92.8 | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 85.5 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 80 | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 74.3 | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 68.6 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 64.1 | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 56.2 | +28.6% |
| 2002 | 43.7 | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 35.4 | +76.6% |
| 2000 | 20.1 | +52.3% |
| 1999 | 13.2 | +48.9% |
| 1998 | 8.8 | +50.5% |
| 1997 | 5.9 | +61.2% |
| 1996 | 3.6 | +51.4% |
| 1995 | 2.4 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Gibraltar?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Gibraltar stood at 97.6 per 100 people in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the mobile subscriptions data for Gibraltar?
The most recent observation is from 2022. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2022 is the latest available year for Gibraltar.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Gibraltar come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Gibraltar is from 2022; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Gibraltar changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 97.6 per 100 people in 2022.
How does Gibraltar compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Gibraltar ranks 52 of 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 97.6 per 100 people versus a regional average of 123.7 per 100 people (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.CEL.SETS.P2, retrieved .
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.
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