Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France

France: Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate was -1.55 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.55 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 175.0%
World rank
87th
of 212 countries
All-time high
66.33 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-1.63 % change on previous year
in 2012
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France, 1961–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France stood at -1.55 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 175.0% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France peaked at 66.33 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -1.63 % change on previous year, in 2012.

France ranks 87th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France, year by year

Annual values for Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France, 1961 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 0 % change on previous year —
1962 0 % change on previous year —
1963 0 % change on previous year —
1964 0 % change on previous year —
1965 39.72 % change on previous year —
1966 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1967 0 % change on previous year —
1968 0 % change on previous year —
1969 0 % change on previous year —
1970 39.25 % change on previous year —
1971 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1972 0 % change on previous year —
1973 0 % change on previous year —
1974 0 % change on previous year —
1975 66.33 % change on previous year —
1976 18.95 % change on previous year -71.4%
1977 19.14 % change on previous year +1.0%
1978 19.38 % change on previous year +1.3%
1979 16.23 % change on previous year -16.3%
1980 13.89 % change on previous year -14.4%
1981 11.61 % change on previous year -16.5%
1982 9.78 % change on previous year -15.7%
1983 7.52 % change on previous year -23.1%
1984 5.46 % change on previous year -27.3%
1985 4.28 % change on previous year -21.8%
1986 3.82 % change on previous year -10.6%
1987 3.73 % change on previous year -2.4%
1988 4.13 % change on previous year +10.6%
1989 4.32 % change on previous year +4.6%
1990 4.24 % change on previous year -1.8%
1991 3.61 % change on previous year -14.8%
1992 3.44 % change on previous year -4.9%
1993 2.66 % change on previous year -22.7%
1994 2.59 % change on previous year -2.6%
1995 2.21 % change on previous year -14.7%
1996 1.54 % change on previous year -30.1%
1997 2.43 % change on previous year +57.6%
1998 1.18 % change on previous year -51.3%
1999 -0.6182 % change on previous year -152.2%
2000 0.2924 % change on previous year -147.3%
2001 0.2848 % change on previous year -2.6%
2002 0.1182 % change on previous year -58.5%
2003 -0.6189 % change on previous year -623.4%
2004 -0.6192 % change on previous year +0.1%
2005 0.0119 % change on previous year -101.9%
2006 1.24 % change on previous year +10348.8%
2007 1.98 % change on previous year +59.5%
2008 0.8621 % change on previous year -56.4%
2009 16.62 % change on previous year +1828.0%
2010 -0.7622 % change on previous year -104.6%
2011 -0.6204 % change on previous year -18.6%
2012 -1.63 % change on previous year +163.5%
2013 -1.59 % change on previous year -3.0%
2014 -0.7037 % change on previous year -55.6%
2015 0.3195 % change on previous year -145.4%
2016 0.1978 % change on previous year -38.1%
2017 -0.7127 % change on previous year -460.3%
2018 -1.54 % change on previous year +115.9%
2019 -0.8785 % change on previous year -42.9%
2020 -0.1005 % change on previous year -88.6%
2021 0.8607 % change on previous year -956.1%
2022 -0.5645 % change on previous year -165.6%
2023 -1.55 % change on previous year +175.0%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's -1.55 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -3.79 % change on previous year, 41% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
  • France's -1.55 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -5.81 % change on previous year, 27% of the median. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2006 +10348.8% 0.0119 % change on previous year 1.24 % change on previous year
2009 +1828.0% 0.8621 % change on previous year 16.62 % change on previous year
2021 +956.1% -0.1005 % change on previous year 0.8607 % change on previous year
2003 -623.4% 0.1182 % change on previous year -0.6189 % change on previous year
2017 -460.3% 0.1978 % change on previous year -0.7127 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.41 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 39.72 % change on previous year 9
1970s 17.93 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 66.33 % change on previous year 10
1980s 6.85 % change on previous year 3.73 % change on previous year 13.89 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.33 % change on previous year -0.6182 % change on previous year 4.24 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.02 % change on previous year -0.6192 % change on previous year 16.62 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.792 % change on previous year -1.63 % change on previous year 0.3195 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.3393 % change on previous year -1.55 % change on previous year 0.8607 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near France

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  2. 85 Aruba -1.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 86 Jordan -1.47 % change on previous year compare
  4. 88 Malta -1.77 % change on previous year compare
  5. 89 Japan -1.94 % change on previous year compare
  6. 90 Bahrain -2.14 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in France was -1.55 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 66.33 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -1.63 % change on previous year in 2012.
How does France rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate?
France ranks 87th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fixed telephone subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
259 places, 14,023 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Fixed telephone subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.