Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burundi
Burundi: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 1.94 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burundi, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burundi is 1.94 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 3,503.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burundi peaked at 1.94 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,400, in 1965.
That places Burundi 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1,400 | — |
| 1970 | 2,000 | +42.9% |
| 1975 | 2,700 | +35.0% |
| 1976 | 2,600 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 2,000 | -23.1% |
| 1982 | 2,200 | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 2,430 | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 3,810 | +56.8% |
| 1985 | 5,310 | +39.4% |
| 1986 | 6,631 | +24.9% |
| 1987 | 7,107 | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 7,346 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 7,666 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 7,950 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 10,236 | +28.8% |
| 1992 | 12,888 | +25.9% |
| 1993 | 15,903 | +23.4% |
| 1994 | 16,166 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 17,819 | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 15,742 | -11.7% |
| 1997 | 16,486 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 18,469 | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 19,793 | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 36,320 | +83.5% |
| 2001 | 53,959 | +48.6% |
| 2002 | 74,084 | +37.3% |
| 2003 | 87,895 | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 128,304 | +46.0% |
| 2005 | 184,100 | +43.5% |
| 2006 | 227,886 | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 298,500 | +31.0% |
| 2008 | 510,995 | +71.2% |
| 2009 | 951,870 | +86.3% |
| 2010 | 1.71 million | +80.0% |
| 2011 | 1.94 million | +13.5% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1.94 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 45% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1.94 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 47% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2,433 | 2,000 | 2,700 | 3 |
| 1980s | 4,944 | 2,000 | 7,666 | 9 |
| 1990s | 15,145 | 7,950 | 19,793 | 10 |
| 2000s | 255,391 | 36,320 | 951,870 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.83 million | 1.71 million | 1.94 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More infrastructure data for Burundi
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 8.65 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 63.16 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 14,363 (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.1049 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.001 units per person (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -3.72 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 14,363 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.6316 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burundi?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Burundi was 1.94 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 in 1965.
- How does Burundi rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Burundi ranks 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,503.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 35 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
About this data
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.