The number of mobile cellular subscriptions in Italy stood at 78.901 million in 2023. There has been a general downward trend from 2013 to 2023, marked by varying degrees of decline in year-on-year percentages. Notably, a sharp decrease was observed in 2014 with a -7.17% variation, followed by a gradual decline through 2020. The growth rate turned positive in 2021, and since then, minor increases year-on-year were reported up to 2023. The latest 5-year CAGR calculated from 2019 to 2023 stands at -1.09%.
Looking ahead, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a modest recovery with an average annual growth rate of 0.38%, translating to a total increase of around 1.94% over the five years.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of 5G rollouts, the shift towards eSIM technology, and the penetration of IoT devices that could alter subscription patterns.
