Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Puerto Rico (2026)
In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Puerto Rico stood at 126.4 per 100 people, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 124.5 per 100 people in 2023 to 126.4 per 100 people in 2024. Puerto Rico ranks #14 of 40 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #71 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 126.4 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Puerto Rico as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.5% (2024)
- Up from 124.5 per 100 people in 2023 to 126.4 per 100 people in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +17.2% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.6 per 100 people in 1990 to 126.4 per 100 people in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.6 per 100 people (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.6 per 100 people in 1990 to 126.4 per 100 people in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 126.4 per 100 people (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Puerto Rico.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #14 of 40 (2024)
- Puerto Rico ranks 14 of 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #71 of 210 (2024)
- Puerto Rico ranks 71 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 117 per 100 people (2024)
- Puerto Rico (126.4 per 100 people) is above the average of 117 per 100 people across the 40 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 135 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 3.3%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 4.1 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Puerto Rico (2022)
- 87.3% (2022)
- 87.3% of the population in Puerto Rico used the internet in 2022 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 3.2 million (2024)
- Puerto Rico had a population of 3.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 126 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 125 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 120 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 113 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 107 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 103 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 101 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 101 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 93.6 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 91 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 90 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 85.5 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 83.6 | −0.9% |
| 2011 | 84.4 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 79 | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 72.6 | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 67.8 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 64.6 | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 58.2 | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 52.6 | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 48.6 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 44.9 | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 43.2 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 42.7 | +23.4% |
| 2000 | 34.6 | +62.0% |
| 1999 | 21.4 | +39.4% |
| 1998 | 15.3 | +57.0% |
| 1997 | 9.8 | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 8.8 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 7.7 | +62.7% |
| 1994 | 4.8 | +82.7% |
| 1993 | 2.6 | +56.9% |
| 1992 | 1.7 | +77.9% |
| 1991 | 0.9 | +62.4% |
| 1990 | 0.6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Puerto Rico?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Puerto Rico stood at 126.4 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Puerto Rico come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Puerto Rico is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Puerto Rico changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.6 per 100 people in 1990 to 126.4 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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