Mobile phone subscriptions in Moldova
Moldova: Mobile phone subscriptions was 3.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Moldova, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Moldova stood at 3.64 million.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Moldova peaked at 4.17 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Moldova 138th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,813 | 0 | 18,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 million | 139,000 | 2.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.53 million | 2.55 million | 3.79 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.82 million | 3.42 million | 4.17 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Moldova
- Scientific and technical journal articles 335.06 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 12 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 64 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.2% (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 29.63 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 649.94 per million people (2024)
- Technicians in R&D 60.41 per million people (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Moldova?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Moldova was 3.64 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 4.17 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Moldova rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Moldova ranks 138th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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