Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in New Zealand

New Zealand: Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate was -14.93 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-14.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 19.1%
World rank
179th
of 212 countries
All-time high
33.14 % change on previous year
in 1965
All-time low
-40.06 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

New Zealand recorded -14.93 % change on previous year for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 19.1% on the previous year and down 51.2% over five years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 33.14 % change on previous year in 1965 and was at its lowest, -40.06 % change on previous year, in 2018.

That places New Zealand 179th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.68 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 33.14 % change on previous year 9
1970s 4.63 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 17.62 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.73 % change on previous year 2.08 % change on previous year 3.24 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.42 % change on previous year 0.4421 % change on previous year 4.08 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.2374 % change on previous year -3.97 % change on previous year 6.86 % change on previous year 10
2010s -5.42 % change on previous year -40.06 % change on previous year 1.7 % change on previous year 10
2020s -9.82 % change on previous year -16.52 % change on previous year 7.58 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 176 Colombia -13.21 % change on previous year compare
  2. 177 Moldova, Republic of -13.36 % change on previous year compare
  3. 178 Monaco -14.72 % change on previous year compare
  4. 180 Eswatini, Kingdom of -15.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 181 Ecuador -15.06 % change on previous year compare
  6. 182 Ghana -15.42 % 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 New Zealand?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -14.93 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 33.14 % change on previous year in 1965.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -40.06 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does New Zealand rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate?
New Zealand ranks 179th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this New Zealand 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
Last refreshed

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.