Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola
Angola: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 9.79 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola stood at 9.79 million. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 6,352.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola peaked at 9.79 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6,666, in 1960.
Angola ranks 18th of 53 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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,666 | — |
| 1965 | 10,000 | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 13,000 | +30.0% |
| 1975 | 18,000 | +38.5% |
| 1976 | 19,000 | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 20,000 | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 25,000 | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 30,000 | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 36,000 | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 36,700 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 49,280 | +34.3% |
| 1983 | 45,890 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 46,000 | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 47,350 | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 48,090 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 62,000 | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 65,000 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 67,000 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 70,000 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 72,000 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 48,900 | -32.1% |
| 1993 | 54,400 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 54,844 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 54,734 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 55,923 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 69,331 | +24.0% |
| 1998 | 74,920 | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 91,200 | +21.7% |
| 2000 | 90,706 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 151,800 | +67.4% |
| 2002 | 220,200 | +45.1% |
| 2003 | 435,043 | +97.6% |
| 2004 | 834,280 | +91.8% |
| 2005 | 1.71 million | +104.7% |
| 2006 | 3.15 million | +84.6% |
| 2007 | 5.06 million | +60.4% |
| 2008 | 6.89 million | +36.2% |
| 2009 | 8.41 million | +22.1% |
| 2010 | 9.21 million | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 9.79 million | +6.3% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 9.79 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Angola's 9.79 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 2.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,333 | 6,666 | 10,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 20,833 | 13,000 | 30,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 50,331 | 36,000 | 67,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 64,625 | 48,900 | 91,200 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.69 million | 90,706 | 8.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.50 million | 9.21 million | 9.79 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More infrastructure data for Angola
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 26.41 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 69.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 80,267 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.2119 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0021 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -7.33 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 80,267 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.697 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Angola was 9.79 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 9.79 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,666 in 1960.
- How does Angola rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Angola ranks 18th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,352.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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.