Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Iran (2026)
As of 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Iran was 174.1 per 100 people, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 166.3 per 100 people in 2023 to 174.1 per 100 people in 2024. Iran ranks #4 of 23 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #16 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 174.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Iran as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +4.7% (2024)
- Up from 166.3 per 100 people in 2023 to 174.1 per 100 people in 2024.
- 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 174.1 per 100 people in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 174.1 per 100 people (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Iran.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #4 of 23 (2024)
- Iran ranks 4 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #16 of 210 (2024)
- Iran ranks 16 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 120.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Iran (174.1 per 100 people) is above the average of 120.1 per 100 people across the 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 202.6 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.9%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 159.4 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Iran (2024)
- 85.3% (2024)
- 85.3% of the population in Iran used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 91.6 million (2024)
- Iran had a population of 91.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 174 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 166 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 163 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 154 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 145 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 136 | +31.6% |
| 2018 | 103 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 102 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 96.1 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 89.8 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 84.5 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 81.1 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 73.3 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 71.5 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 69.8 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 68.7 | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 56.9 | +42.7% |
| 2007 | 39.9 | +90.4% |
| 2006 | 21 | +76.9% |
| 2005 | 11.8 | +64.0% |
| 2004 | 7.2 | +44.0% |
| 2003 | 5 | +49.7% |
| 2002 | 3.4 | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 3.1 | +113.5% |
| 2000 | 1.4 | +90.5% |
| 1999 | 0.8 | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 0.6 | +60.7% |
| 1997 | 0.4 | +292.8% |
| 1996 | 0.1 | +272.2% |
| 1995 | 0 | +70.5% |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Iran?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Iran stood at 174.1 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the mobile subscriptions data for Iran?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Iran.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Iran come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Iran is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Iran changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 174.1 per 100 people in 2024.
How does Iran compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Iran ranks 4 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 174.1 per 100 people versus a regional average of 120.1 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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