Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Myanmar stood at 114.3 per 100 people, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 121 per 100 people in 2023 to 114.3 per 100 people in 2024. Myanmar ranks #20 of 34 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #108 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 114.3 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Myanmar as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −5.5% (2024)
- Down from 121 per 100 people in 2023 to 114.3 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 114.3 per 100 people in 2024.
- Peak value (2019)
- 155.7 per 100 people (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 114.3 per 100 people.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #20 of 34 (2024)
- Myanmar ranks 20 of 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #108 of 210 (2024)
- Myanmar ranks 108 of 210 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 128.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Myanmar (114.3 per 100 people) is below the average of 128.1 per 100 people across the 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 121.5 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.1%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 62.3 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Myanmar (2020)
- 45.4% (2020)
- 45.4% of the population in Myanmar used the internet in 2020 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 54.5 million (2024)
- Myanmar had a population of 54.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114 | −5.5% |
| 2023 | 121 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 108 | −15.5% |
| 2021 | 127 | −14.1% |
| 2020 | 148 | −4.8% |
| 2019 | 156 | +33.1% |
| 2018 | 117 | +26.6% |
| 2017 | 92.4 | −5.9% |
| 2016 | 98.2 | +22.4% |
| 2015 | 80.2 | +40.1% |
| 2014 | 57.3 | +321.4% |
| 2013 | 13.6 | +81.6% |
| 2012 | 7.5 | +197.4% |
| 2011 | 2.5 | +107.7% |
| 2010 | 1.2 | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 1 | +35.9% |
| 2008 | 0.8 | +47.5% |
| 2007 | 0.5 | +14.8% |
| 2006 | 0.4 | +65.2% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | +38.1% |
| 2004 | 0.2 | +37.8% |
| 2003 | 0.1 | +37.3% |
| 2002 | 0.1 | +109.5% |
| 2001 | 0 | +67.4% |
| 2000 | 0 | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | +32.2% |
| 1998 | 0 | −0.9% |
| 1997 | 0 | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 0 | +159.2% |
| 1995 | 0 | +42.2% |
| 1994 | 0 | +194.7% |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Myanmar?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Myanmar stood at 114.3 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Myanmar come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Myanmar is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Myanmar changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 114.3 per 100 people in 2024.
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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