Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled in Botswana

Botswana: Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled was 83,182 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
83,182
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
132nd
of 213 countries
All-time high
174,165
in 2013
All-time low
400
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled in Botswana, 1960–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2024, fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled in Botswana stood at 83,182.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 50.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled in Botswana peaked at 174,165 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 400, in 1960.

That places Botswana 132nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024, 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 800 400 1,200 10
1970s 3,900 2,300 6,400 10
1980s 12,029 7,128 22,195 10
1990s 63,267 26,367 123,819 10
2000s 138,053 131,399 148,155 10
2010s 151,978 137,422 174,165 10
2020s 99,701 83,182 140,003 5

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 129 Kosovo 112,236 compare
  2. 130 Nigeria 102,714 compare
  3. 131 Bahamas, The 93,084 compare
  4. 133 Burkina Faso 81,718 compare
  5. 134 Macao Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 81,260 compare
  6. 135 Angola 80,267 compare

See the full ranking of 260 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled in Botswana?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled in Botswana was 83,182 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 174,165 in 2013.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 400 in 1960.
How does Botswana rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled?
Botswana ranks 132nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Fixed telephone subscriptions with 153 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement β€” these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Indicator
Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
260 places, 14,635 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Fixed telephone subscriptions with 153 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement β€” these are filled holes, not forecasts.