Rising to a series high
Israel Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 10.57 Million in 2015 to 16.65 Million in 2024 (+57.5%), an average of +5.2% a year. The series high was 16.65 Million in 2024 and the low 10.54 Million in 2017.
– 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.
Israel Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 16.65 Million in 2024, up 17.3% on 2023. Israel’s mobile cellular subscription from 2015 to 2024 represents an absolutely spectacular saga of explosive growth and a radical digital revolution within the world’s most vibrant "Start-up Nation." Subscription volumes underwent a staggering transformation, leaping from a robust 10.57 million in 2015 to a phenomenal, earth-shattering 16.65 million by 2024.
Israel Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 10.57 Million in 2015 to 16.65 Million in 2024 (+57.5%), an average of +5.2% a year. The series high was 16.65 Million in 2024 and the low 10.54 Million in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2017) is 6.11 Million. The sharpest single-year move was +17.3% in 2024.
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Israel ranks 27 for 2024, behind China (1,870 Million) and India (1,150 Million). It accounts for 0.2% 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 | 16.65 | +17.3% |
| 2023 | 14.19 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 13.76 | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 12.50 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 12.27 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 11.70 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 10.70 | +1.5% |
| 2017 Trough | 10.54 | −0.3% |
| 2016 | 10.57 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10.57 | — |
Regional context
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Israel 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 meteoric rise represents a monumental triumph of innovation and a visionary shift toward total digital inclusion in a hyper-advanced society. Israel has become a peerless laboratory for telecom advancement, where the aggressive rollout of high-speed networks has created a digital backbone that supports a truly hyper-connected population. The surge is driven by a dynamic, tech-savvy population who have embraced a mobile-first lifestyle, fueling an unprecedented, voracious demand for high-octane data, secure mobile banking, and cutting-edge digital services. From the high-tech hubs of Tel Aviv to the farthest reaches of the nation, the expansion of 5G is creating a unified digital frontier that empowers the global economy. This connectivity has ignited a wildfire of growth in cybersecurity, fintech, and digital healthcare, making Israel a dominant global powerhouse in the digital economy. The nation’s providers have engaged in a heroic effort to modernize infrastructure, ensuring that high-capacity networks remain resilient against all odds. This dataset captures a nation in the midst of a historic awakening, proving that through strategic investment and bold technological adoption, a market can achieve legendary status in record time. Israel is no longer just observing the digital future—it is actively driving it, establishing a resilient and high-velocity telecom landscape that serves as a blueprint for global innovation. It is a definitive portrait of a digital nation maintaining a relentless grip on the future of communications, ensuring that every citizen is connected with lightning speed.
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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.
Israel Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 16.65 Million in 2024, up 17.3% on 2023.
Israel Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 10.57 Million in 2015 to 16.65 Million in 2024 (+57.5%), an average of +5.2% a year. The series high was 16.65 Million in 2024 and the low 10.54 Million in 2017.
The highest value was 16.65 Million in 2024 and the lowest was 10.54 Million in 2017.
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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