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Senegal 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.

Senegal Mobile Cellular SubscriptionsMillion · 2015–2024

252015102015: 14.96Trough2016: 15.192017: 15.762018: 16.562019: 17.882020: 19.082021: 19.862022: 20.852023: 22.402024: 22.92Peak20152017201920212024
Source: data.worldbank.orgLast updated: April 2026

What Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions shows

Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 22.92 Million in 2024, up 2.3% on 2023. Senegal’s mobile cellular subscription from 2015 to 2024 stands as a monumental triumph of steady, ironclad growth and superior technological integration within a premier West African innovation hub. Over this transformative decade, the nation witnessed its subscription base surge from 14.96 millionin 2015 to a staggering 22.92 million in 2024, reflecting an unwavering commitment to total national connectivity.

Trend

Rising to a series high

Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 14.96 Million in 2015 to 22.92 Million in 2024 (+53.2%), an average of +4.9% a year. The series high was 22.92 Million in 2024 and the low 14.96 Million in 2015.

Volatility

A 34.7% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 7.96 Million. The sharpest single-year move was +8% in 2019.

Structure

Ranks 25 of 33 countries covered

Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Senegal ranks 25 for 2024, behind China (1,870 Million) and India (1,150 Million). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2024.

Full series

Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million.

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Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions, 2015–2024, Million.
YearMillionChange vs prior year
2024Peak 22.92 +2.3%
2023 22.40 +7.4%
2022 20.85 +5%
2021 19.86 +4.1%
2020 19.08 +6.7%
2019 17.88 +8%
2018 16.56 +5.1%
2017 15.76 +3.8%
2016 15.19 +1.5%
2015 Trough14.96 —

Regional context

How Senegal compares in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mobile Cellular Subscriptions by country, 2024, Million. Senegal is highlighted.

1Nigeria
164.7
2South Africa
114.8
3Egypt
113.2
4Senegal
22.92

About this indicator

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 society that has completely woven mobile technology into the very heart of its social and economic identity. The Senegalese telecommunications sector is an absolute marvel of engineering, boasting a hyper-advanced infrastructure that transitioned with surgical precision toward the revolutionary frontiers of 4G and 5G technology. With penetration rates that reflect a hyper-connected society, the data reveals an elite digital landscape where persistent, high-velocity connectivity is the absolute standard. This growth was fueled by an explosive demand for sophisticated data services, mobile banking, and a booming tech ecosystem that demands seamless networks. Major telecom operators have engaged in a heroic effort to modernize infrastructure, ensuring that high-capacity networks remain resilient across the nation's diverse terrain. This dataset serves as a powerful testament to a market that refuses to plateau, continuously reinventing itself through radical innovation and a visionary commitment to digital inclusion. It is a definitive portrait of a digital powerhouse maintaining a relentless grip on the future of communications, ensuring that every citizen is bathed in high-speed signals. Senegal continues to lead as a regional powerhouse, demonstrating how an emerging market can achieve sustained, high-performance expansion through an unwavering dedication to technological excellence. It is a beacon of digital progress, establishing a resilient and high-velocity telecom landscape that serves as a blueprint for the entire continent.

Indicator
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions
Country
Senegal
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Unit
Million
Coverage
2015–2024, annual
Category
ICT & Media
Last updated
April 2026
Source
data.worldbank.org

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What is Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions?

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.

What was Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions in 2024?

Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions was 22.92 Million in 2024, up 2.3% on 2023.

How has Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions changed between 2015 and 2024?

Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions moved from 14.96 Million in 2015 to 22.92 Million in 2024 (+53.2%), an average of +4.9% a year. The series high was 22.92 Million in 2024 and the low 14.96 Million in 2015.

Which year had the highest and lowest Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions?

The highest value was 22.92 Million in 2024 and the lowest was 14.96 Million in 2015.

Where does the Senegal Mobile Cellular Subscriptions data come from?

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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