Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate was -8.27 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-8.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 153.5%
World rank
149th
of 212 countries
All-time high
37.99 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-49.16 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
53
1961–2024

Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Nigeria recorded -8.27 % change on previous year for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 153.5% on the previous year and up 83.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 37.99 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -49.16 % change on previous year, in 2014.

Nigeria ranks 149th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 7
1970s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 3
1980s 5.69 % change on previous year -7.2 % change on previous year 20.42 % change on previous year 8
1990s 6.7 % change on previous year -2.08 % change on previous year 15.68 % change on previous year 10
2000s 13.13 % change on previous year -17.22 % change on previous year 37.99 % change on previous year 10
2010s -21.35 % change on previous year -49.16 % change on previous year 2.11 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.4745 % change on previous year -8.83 % change on previous year 15.44 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 146 Panama -8.18 % change on previous year compare
  2. 147 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of -8.21 % change on previous year compare
  3. 148 Turkmenistan -8.25 % change on previous year compare
  4. 150 Croatia, Republic of -8.34 % change on previous year compare
  5. 151 Ireland -8.4 % change on previous year compare
  6. 152 Sweden -8.62 % 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 Nigeria?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Nigeria was -8.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 37.99 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -49.16 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Nigeria rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 149th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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.