Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate was -25.13 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-25.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 856.1%
World rank
194th
of 212 countries
All-time high
26.2 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-39.48 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded -25.13 % change on previous year for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 856.1% on the previous year and down 327.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 26.2 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -39.48 % change on previous year, in 2019.

That places South Africa 194th 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 1.79 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 16.15 % change on previous year 9
1970s 7.5 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 26.2 % change on previous year 10
1980s 7.42 % change on previous year 3.92 % change on previous year 10.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.99 % change on previous year 0.6795 % change on previous year 9.26 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.16 % change on previous year -9.67 % change on previous year -0.1424 % change on previous year 10
2010s -6.72 % change on previous year -39.48 % change on previous year 13.25 % change on previous year 10
2020s -11.81 % change on previous year -29.86 % change on previous year 3.66 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 191 Palau -23.07 % change on previous year compare
  2. 192 Samoa -23.88 % change on previous year compare
  3. 193 Oman -24.83 % change on previous year compare
  4. 195 Senegal -25.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 196 Israel -28.38 % change on previous year compare
  6. 197 Niger -31.46 % 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 South Africa?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate in South Africa was -25.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 26.2 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -39.48 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does South Africa rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 194th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 327.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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.