MTN Group Surpasses 307 Million Customers in 2025, Posts Strong Financial Results
MTN Group has crossed the 300 million customer mark, serving more than 307 million voice subscribers, 172 million data users, and 70 million Mobile Money customers across 16 markets as at 31 December 2025 ,a milestone the Group had set as a central target under its Ambition 2025 strategy.
The achievement came alongside a strong financial performance for the year, with service revenue rising by nearly a quarter to R218 billion, underpinned by improved macroeconomic conditions and robust commercial execution across key markets.
MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana were standout performers, growing service revenue by 54.9% and 35.9% respectively in constant-currency terms. MTN South Africa posted a 2.0% increase in service revenue, maintaining momentum in what remains a mature and competitive market.
Earnings before interest, tax and amortization (before once-off items) rose by more than a third in constant currency to R98.5 billion, supported by expense efficiencies of R3.6 billion. Adjusted headline earnings per share climbed 67%, while basic EPS swung from a loss in 2024 to a profit in 2025.
Speaking on this,Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita credited the milestone to consistent investment and execution.
“In the final year of our Ambition 2025 strategy, we were proud to have exceeded the 300 million customers milestone in line with our priority to deepen digital and financial inclusion,” he said.
Data traffic across the network accelerated by 27%, with average monthly data use per customer increasing to 12.5GB from 10.8GB. On the fintech side, transaction volumes grew 15% to more than 23 billion, with total transaction value exceeding US$500 billion for the year.
MTN invested R38 billion in network capacity, coverage and quality during the period, expanding broadband access to more than 94% of the population across its markets while cutting the average cost of data by 14%.
The Group declared a dividend of 500 cents per share, up from 345 cents in 2024, and announced a R6 billion share buyback programme as part of an enhanced shareholder remuneration framework.
Looking ahead, MTN unveiled Ambition 2030, its new strategic framework built around three platforms :Connectivity, Fintech, and Digital Infrastructure ,with artificial intelligence positioned as a key lever for growth.
“We are hugely excited about Africa’s potential and are well positioned to leverage our scale, footprint and brand leadership to capture the significant structural growth opportunities identified,” Mupita said.
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