Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria
Algeria: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 38.68 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 38.68 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 1,853.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria peaked at 38.68 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 72,700, in 1965.
Algeria ranks 5th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 72,700 | — |
| 1970 | 95,800 | +31.8% |
| 1975 | 128,900 | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 140,723 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 172,400 | +22.5% |
| 1978 | 207,000 | +20.1% |
| 1979 | 260,400 | +25.8% |
| 1980 | 311,400 | +19.6% |
| 1981 | 362,900 | +16.5% |
| 1982 | 408,211 | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 445,779 | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 465,309 | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 537,056 | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 578,571 | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 634,859 | +9.7% |
| 1988 | 697,209 | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 749,851 | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 812,470 | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 887,901 | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 967,028 | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 1.07 million | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 1.12 million | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 1.18 million | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 1.29 million | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 1.42 million | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 1.50 million | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 1.67 million | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 1.85 million | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 1.98 million | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 2.40 million | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 3.53 million | +46.9% |
| 2004 | 7.37 million | +109.0% |
| 2005 | 16.23 million | +120.3% |
| 2006 | 23.84 million | +46.9% |
| 2007 | 30.63 million | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 30.10 million | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 35.31 million | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 35.70 million | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 38.68 million | +8.3% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 38.68 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.44 million, 15.9× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 38.68 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26.14 million, 1.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +120.3% | 7.37 million | 16.23 million |
| 2004 | +109.0% | 3.53 million | 7.37 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 72,700 | 72,700 | 72,700 | 1 |
| 1970s | 167,537 | 95,800 | 260,400 | 6 |
| 1980s | 519,114 | 311,400 | 749,851 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.19 million | 812,470 | 1.67 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.32 million | 1.85 million | 35.31 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.19 million | 35.70 million | 38.68 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More infrastructure data for Algeria
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 54.05 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 6.93 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 14.81 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.1481 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 9.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 6.93 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.15 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Algeria was 38.68 million in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 38.68 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,700 in 1965.
- How does Algeria rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Algeria ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,853.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.