Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica's mobile subscriber base is projected to hit approximately 8.18 million by 2028, up from around 7.93 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. However, since 1997, the demand for mobile subscriptions in Costa Rica has experienced a yearly decline of 1.4%. In 2023, Costa Rica was ranked 98th globally in terms of mobile subscriptions, with Nicaragua just ahead at 7.93 million subscriptions. Leading the global rankings were India, the United States, and Indonesia, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.