Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Romania (2026)
In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Romania stood at 119.8 per 100 people, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 123.3 per 100 people in 2023 to 119.8 per 100 people in 2024. Romania ranks #36 of 56 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #91 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 119.8 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Romania as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −2.8% (2024)
- Down from 123.3 per 100 people in 2023 to 119.8 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 119.8 per 100 people in 2024.
- Peak value (2023)
- 123.3 per 100 people (2023)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 119.8 per 100 people.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #36 of 56 (2024)
- Romania ranks 36 of 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #91 of 210 (2024)
- Romania ranks 91 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 123.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Romania (119.8 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
- 121.6 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.7%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 22.8 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Romania (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Romania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19.1 million (2024)
- Romania had a population of 19.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 | −2.8% |
| 2023 | 123 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 121 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 119 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 116 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 116 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 115 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 114 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | 116 | −0.5% |
| 2015 | 116 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 115 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 114 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 113 | −1.9% |
| 2011 | 115 | −3.1% |
| 2010 | 119 | −2.3% |
| 2009 | 122 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 118 | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 97.7 | +28.6% |
| 2006 | 76 | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 63 | +31.9% |
| 2004 | 47.7 | +46.4% |
| 2003 | 32.6 | +38.9% |
| 2002 | 23.5 | +33.8% |
| 2001 | 17.5 | +54.8% |
| 2000 | 11.3 | +84.3% |
| 1999 | 6.2 | +112.0% |
| 1998 | 2.9 | +221.8% |
| 1997 | 0.9 | +1089.2% |
| 1996 | 0.1 | +88.4% |
| 1995 | 0 | +228.2% |
| 1994 | 0 | +248.2% |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Romania?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Romania stood at 119.8 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Romania compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Romania ranks 36 of 56 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 119.8 per 100 people versus a regional average of 123.7 per 100 people (latest values per country).
Where does Romania rank globally on mobile subscriptions?
Romania ranks 91 of 210 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could mobile subscriptions in Romania look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 121.6 per 100 people in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.7%); not an official figure.
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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