Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Colombia

Colombia: Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre was 6.56 units per square kilometre in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
6.56 units per square kilometre
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
103rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
7.15 units per square kilometre
in 2008
All-time low
0.2478 units per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Colombia, 1961–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Colombia stood at 6.56 units per square kilometre.

That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Colombia peaked at 7.15 units per square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2478 units per square kilometre, in 1961.

Colombia ranks 103rd 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 0.3069 units per square kilometre 0.2478 units per square kilometre 0.3542 units per square kilometre 9
1970s 0.6894 units per square kilometre 0.5372 units per square kilometre 0.9214 units per square kilometre 10
1980s 1.44 units per square kilometre 0.9695 units per square kilometre 1.96 units per square kilometre 10
1990s 3.74 units per square kilometre 2.18 units per square kilometre 6.01 units per square kilometre 10
2000s 6.91 units per square kilometre 6.48 units per square kilometre 7.15 units per square kilometre 10
2010s 6.39 units per square kilometre 6.29 units per square kilometre 6.48 units per square kilometre 10
2020s 6.68 units per square kilometre 6.53 units per square kilometre 6.82 units per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 100 Thailand 8.02 units per square kilometre compare
  2. 101 Viet Nam 7.39 units per square kilometre compare
  3. 102 Uruguay 6.88 units per square kilometre compare
  4. 104 Morocco 6.44 units per square kilometre compare
  5. 105 Albania 6.32 units per square kilometre compare
  6. 106 Ecuador 5.78 units per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 259 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Colombia?
Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre in Colombia was 6.56 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 7.15 units per square kilometre in 2008.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2478 units per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Colombia rank for fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre?
Colombia ranks 103rd out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Fixed telephone subscriptions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Fixed telephone subscriptions Γ· Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
Fixed telephone subscriptions, per square kilometre
Unit
units per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
259 places, 13,559 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

Fixed telephone subscriptions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.