Rising to a series high
Egypt Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 94.02 Million in 2015 to 113.2 Million in 2024 (+20.4%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 113.2 Million in 2024 and the low 93.30 Million in 2021.
– Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology.
Egypt Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 113.2 Million in 2024, up 6.5% on 2023. Egypt’s mobile cellular subscriptions from 2015 to 2024 represents a breathtaking masterclass in high-velocity digital evolution and resilient market expansion. The data reveals a majestic journey starting at 94.02 million in 2015, climbing steadily to a peak of 102.96 million in 2017, before navigating a period of surgical optimization and roaring back to a monumental 113.19 million by 2024.
Egypt Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 94.02 Million in 2015 to 113.2 Million in 2024 (+20.4%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 113.2 Million in 2024 and the low 93.30 Million in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2021) is 19.89 Million. The sharpest single-year move was +9.5% in 2022.
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 12 for 2024, behind China (1,870 Million) and India (1,150 Million). It accounts for 1.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million.
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| Year | Million | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 113.2 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 106.3 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 102.1 | +9.5% |
| 2021 Trough | 93.30 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 95.36 | 0% |
| 2019 | 95.34 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 93.78 | −8.9% |
| 2017 | 103 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 97.79 | +4% |
| 2015 | 94.02 | — |
Regional context
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Egypt is highlighted.
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions — – Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology. It includes both postpaid subscriptions and active prepaid SIM cards that have been used within a specified period (typically the last three months).
This relentless expansion highlights a nation possessed by an insatiable appetite for the digital age, where mobile technology has become the primary gateway to the modern economy. Egypt has emerged as a vibrant laboratory for telecom innovation, where aggressive infrastructure projects have shattered barriers to connect over a hundred million citizens. The surge is driven by a young, dynamic, and tech-savvy population that has fully embraced a mobile-first lifestyle, fueling an unprecedented demand for high-speed data, mobile payments, and digital content consumption. The transition to advanced networks and the strategic implementation of 5G have created a high-speed digital backbone that supports a truly hyper-connected society. Egyptian telecom providers have engaged in a heroic effort to ensure that high-capacity networks remain resilient and accessible from the Mediterranean coast to the Nile Valley. This connectivity has ignited a wildfire of growth in the digital economy, making Egypt a dominant regional powerhouse and a beacon of progress in North Africa. The dataset captures a nation in the midst of a historic transformation, proving that through visionary investment and bold technological adoption, a market can achieve legendary status in record time. Egypt is no longer just a participant in the digital revolution—it is actively leading it, establishing a resilient and high-velocity landscape that serves as a definitive blueprint for the region.
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Definition – Mobile cellular subscriptions refer to subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service that provide access to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) using cellular technology. It includes both postpaid subscriptions and active prepaid SIM cards that have been used within a specified period (typically the last three months). Inclusions – The data includes all active mobile cellular subscriptions offering voice communication services, covering both prepaid and postpaid accounts. It encompasses subscriptions across analogue and digital cellular technologies (including 2G, 3G, and 4G systems) and is compiled from telecom operators and regulatory authorities, typically aggregated at the national level. Exclusions – The data excludes subscriptions used solely for mobile data services such as USB modems or data cards, as well as private trunked mobile radio, radio paging, telepoint systems, and telemetry services. It also does not capture inactive SIM cards or non-voice-based mobile connectivity services.
Egypt Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 113.2 Million in 2024, up 6.5% on 2023.
Egypt Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 94.02 Million in 2015 to 113.2 Million in 2024 (+20.4%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 113.2 Million in 2024 and the low 93.30 Million in 2021.
The highest value was 113.2 Million in 2024 and the lowest was 93.30 Million in 2021.
The series is sourced from data.worldbank.org (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.CEL.SETS). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Million.
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