What is mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique?

Mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique was 328.27 per 1,000 people in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.

What is the highest mobile phone subscribers recorded in Mozambique?

The highest recorded value was 328.27 per 1,000 people in 2011.

What is the lowest mobile phone subscribers recorded in Mozambique?

The lowest recorded value was 0 per 1,000 people in 1960.

How does Mozambique rank for mobile phone subscribers?

Mozambique ranks 43rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.

Is mobile phone subscribers rising or falling in Mozambique?

Over the last ten years it is up 3,919.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mozambique data come from?

The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Mobile phone subscribers (per 1,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique

Name: Mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique
Creator: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Mozambique: Mobile phone subscribers was 328.27 per 1,000 people in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

328.27 per 1,000 people

Change on year

up 6.3%

World rank

43rd

of 53 countries

All-time high

328.27 per 1,000 people

in 2011

All-time low

0 per 1,000 people

in 1960

Years of data

1960–2011

Mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique, 1960–2011

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in per 1,000 people.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique is 328.27 per 1,000 people, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 3,919.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique peaked at 328.27 per 1,000 people in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 per 1,000 people, in 1960.

Mozambique ranks 43rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	2
1970s	0 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	6
1980s	0 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	10
1990s	0.1227 per 1,000 people	0 per 1,000 people	0.6903 per 1,000 people	10
2000s	86.32 per 1,000 people	2.81 per 1,000 people	261.2 per 1,000 people	10
2010s	318.56 per 1,000 people	308.85 per 1,000 people	328.27 per 1,000 people	2

Countries ranked near Mozambique

41 Rwanda 406.31 per 1,000 people compare
42 Sierra Leone 356.32 per 1,000 people compare
44 Chad 318.05 per 1,000 people compare
45 Niger 295.16 per 1,000 people compare
46 Comoros 287.07 per 1,000 people compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

More science & technology data for Mozambique

Scientific and technical journal articles 204.82 (2023)
Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 17.14 million (2024)
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 49.5 (2024)
Mobile landline subscriptions 49.5 (2024)
Patent applications, nonresidents 16 (2021)
Share of individuals using the internet 20.53 (2024)
Patent applications, residents 30 (2021)
Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2015)
Number of internet users 5.19 million (2021)
Broadband penetration by country 0.142 (2024)

All data for Mozambique →

Frequently asked questions

What is mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique?: Mobile phone subscribers in Mozambique was 328.27 per 1,000 people in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest mobile phone subscribers recorded in Mozambique?: The highest recorded value was 328.27 per 1,000 people in 2011.
What is the lowest mobile phone subscribers recorded in Mozambique?: The lowest recorded value was 0 per 1,000 people in 1960.
How does Mozambique rank for mobile phone subscribers?: Mozambique ranks 43rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile phone subscribers rising or falling in Mozambique?: Over the last ten years it is up 3,919.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique data come from?: The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Mobile phone subscribers (per 1,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Mobile phone subscribers (per 1,000 people)
Unit: per 1,000 people
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 59 places, 2,350 data points, 1960–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Mobile telephone subscribers are subscribers to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology.