Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Japan

Japan: Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate was -1.94 % change on previous year in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.94 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 28.0%
World rank
89th
of 212 countries
All-time high
121.69 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
-8.56 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
63
1961–2023

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

050100196119922023

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

Analysis

Japan recorded -1.94 % change on previous year for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of down 28.0% on the previous year and down 504.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 121.69 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -8.56 % change on previous year, in 2007.

That places Japan 89th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.52 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 103.66 % change on previous year 9
1970s 23.71 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 121.69 % change on previous year 10
1980s 3.12 % change on previous year 0.8559 % change on previous year 4.2 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.73 % change on previous year -5.05 % change on previous year 3.95 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.38 % change on previous year -8.56 % change on previous year 37.93 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.6213 % change on previous year -1.76 % change on previous year 0.6668 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.39 % change on previous year -1.94 % change on previous year -0.8855 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 86 Jordan -1.47 % change on previous year compare
  2. 87 France -1.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 88 Malta -1.77 % change on previous year compare
  4. 90 Bahrain, Kingdom of -2.14 % change on previous year compare
  5. 91 Malaysia -2.18 % change on previous year compare
  6. 92 Luxembourg -2.26 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Japan?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Japan was -1.94 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 121.69 % change on previous year in 1970.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -8.56 % change on previous year in 2007.
How does Japan rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate?
Japan ranks 89th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 504.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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.