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Mobile Network subscriptions (million)
ZM-MN-SBS | Periodicity: Annual
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Latest Value
26.21
Dec 2025Baseline Value
19.20
Dec 2022Change vs Baseline
7.01
36.5%Data Completeness
100.0%
4 of 4 periodsTrend Analysis
| Date | Period | Value | Source | Status | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | 2025 | 26.21 | ZICTA | Closed | — |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 2024 | 23.20 | N/A | Closed | — |
| 31 Dec 2023 | 2023 | 21.20 | ZICTA | Closed | — |
| 31 Dec 2022 | 2022 | 19.20 | N/A | Closed | — |
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- Definition
- Total number of active mobile cellular subscriptions, expressed in millions, including prepaid and postpaid SIM cards registered on mobile networks within a given period.
- Interpretation
- Higher values indicate widespread network reach and potential access to digital services, but do not equate to unique users. In Zambia, subscription figures often exceed the adult population due to multi-SIM usage (e.g., for coverage, pricing, or mobile money), meaning actual individual access and usage may be lower than implied.
- Description
- Measures the total number of active mobile network subscriptions in Zambia, reflecting the scale of connectivity infrastructure uptake. It includes all registered SIM cards across mobile operators, covering voice and data-enabled connections.
- Source
- Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA); operator administrative data; International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Observation History
| Date | Period | Value | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | 2025 | 26.21 | ZICTA | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | 2024 | 23.20 | N/A | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | 2023 | 21.20 | ZICTA | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | 2022 | 19.20 | N/A | Closed |
Indicator-Level Activities
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About this Indicator
- Definition
- Total number of active mobile cellular subscriptions, expressed in millions, including prepaid and postpaid SIM cards registered on mobile networks within a given period.
- Interpretation
- Higher values indicate widespread network reach and potential access to digital services, but do not equate to unique users. In Zambia, subscription figures often exceed the adult population due to multi-SIM usage (e.g., for coverage, pricing, or mobile money), meaning actual individual access and usage may be lower than implied.
- Description
- Measures the total number of active mobile network subscriptions in Zambia, reflecting the scale of connectivity infrastructure uptake. It includes all registered SIM cards across mobile operators, covering voice and data-enabled connections.
- Source
- Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA); operator administrative data; International Telecommunication Union (ITU).