Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Zambia (2026)
As of 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Zambia was 108.7 per 100 people, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 102.1 per 100 people in 2023 to 108.7 per 100 people in 2024. Zambia ranks #19 of 48 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #122 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Zambia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +6.5% (2024)
- Up from 102.1 per 100 people in 2023 to 108.7 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 108.7 per 100 people in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Zambia.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #19 of 48 (2024)
- Zambia ranks 19 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #122 of 210 (2024)
- Zambia ranks 122 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 96.2 per 100 people (2024)
- Zambia (108.7 per 100 people) is above the average of 96.2 per 100 people across the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 119.9 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 23.2 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Zambia (2024)
- 17.1% (2024)
- 17.1% of the population in Zambia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 21.3 million (2024)
- Zambia had a population of 21.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 102 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 98.4 | −4.7% |
| 2021 | 103 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 100 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 93 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 86.1 | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 77.1 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 71 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 70.5 | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 63.6 | −5.7% |
| 2013 | 67.5 | −4.3% |
| 2012 | 70.6 | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 56.5 | +45.0% |
| 2010 | 39 | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 32.7 | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 27.2 | +29.4% |
| 2007 | 21 | +53.2% |
| 2006 | 13.7 | +69.2% |
| 2005 | 8.1 | +97.8% |
| 2004 | 4.1 | +86.7% |
| 2003 | 2.2 | +68.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 1.2 | +19.0% |
| 2000 | 1 | +236.8% |
| 1999 | 0.3 | +232.5% |
| 1998 | 0.1 | +76.9% |
| 1997 | 0 | +63.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | +71.6% |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Zambia?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Zambia stood at 108.7 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the mobile subscriptions data for Zambia?
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 Zambia.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Zambia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Zambia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Zambia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0 per 100 people in 1990 to 108.7 per 100 people in 2024.
How does Zambia compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Zambia ranks 19 of 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 108.7 per 100 people versus a regional average of 96.2 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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