Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 7.82 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burkina Faso, 1970–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burkina Faso stood at 7.82 million. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.7% on the previous year and up 5,728.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burkina Faso peaked at 7.82 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,500, in 1970.
Burkina Faso ranks 25th 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 Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,500 | — |
| 1975 | 2,400 | +60.0% |
| 1976 | 2,600 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 4,000 | +53.8% |
| 1978 | 4,000 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 6,670 | +66.8% |
| 1982 | 7,180 | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 7,488 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 7,797 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 7,950 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 9,582 | +20.5% |
| 1987 | 11,556 | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 12,804 | +10.8% |
| 1989 | 14,494 | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 16,183 | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 17,844 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 19,784 | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 21,873 | +10.6% |
| 1994 | 26,328 | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 30,043 | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 34,580 | +15.1% |
| 1997 | 37,761 | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 43,948 | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 52,374 | +19.2% |
| 2000 | 78,462 | +49.8% |
| 2001 | 134,222 | +71.1% |
| 2002 | 172,921 | +28.8% |
| 2003 | 304,733 | +76.2% |
| 2004 | 481,164 | +57.9% |
| 2005 | 724,745 | +50.6% |
| 2006 | 1.11 million | +53.3% |
| 2007 | 1.97 million | +77.7% |
| 2008 | 3.17 million | +60.6% |
| 2009 | 3.98 million | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 5.85 million | +47.2% |
| 2011 | 7.82 million | +33.7% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 7.82 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 7.82 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,900 | 1,500 | 4,000 | 5 |
| 1980s | 9,502 | 6,670 | 14,494 | 9 |
| 1990s | 30,072 | 16,183 | 52,374 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.21 million | 78,462 | 3.98 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.84 million | 5.85 million | 7.82 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More infrastructure data for Burkina Faso
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 27.46 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 116.59 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 81,718 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.347 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0035 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -0.9155 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 81,718 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.17 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burkina Faso?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burkina Faso was 7.82 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 7.82 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 1970.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Burkina Faso ranks 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,728.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.