Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon
Cameroon: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 11.16 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon, 1975–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon stood at 11.16 million. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 21.6% on the previous year and up 2,030.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon peaked at 11.16 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12,989, in 1975.
Cameroon ranks 15th 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 12,989 | — |
| 1976 | 13,529 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 14,112 | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 15,152 | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 16,576 | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 17,204 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 18,304 | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 21,316 | +16.5% |
| 1983 | 25,086 | +17.7% |
| 1984 | 28,115 | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 29,861 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 32,400 | +8.5% |
| 1987 | 35,000 | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 36,000 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 38,468 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 40,218 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 41,933 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 54,672 | +30.4% |
| 1993 | 57,168 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 59,800 | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 68,397 | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 74,058 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 79,400 | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 98,920 | +24.6% |
| 1999 | 100,599 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 198,279 | +97.1% |
| 2001 | 523,582 | +164.1% |
| 2002 | 812,388 | +55.2% |
| 2003 | 1.17 million | +44.6% |
| 2004 | 1.63 million | +38.8% |
| 2005 | 2.35 million | +44.3% |
| 2006 | 3.27 million | +38.8% |
| 2007 | 4.72 million | +44.6% |
| 2008 | 6.42 million | +35.8% |
| 2009 | 8.44 million | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 9.18 million | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 11.16 million | +21.6% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 11.16 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 11.16 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 2.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +164.1% | 198,279 | 523,582 |
| 2000 | +97.1% | 100,599 | 198,279 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,472 | 12,989 | 16,576 | 5 |
| 1980s | 28,175 | 17,204 | 38,468 | 10 |
| 1990s | 67,516 | 40,218 | 100,599 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.95 million | 198,279 | 8.44 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.17 million | 9.18 million | 11.16 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More infrastructure data for Cameroon
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 31.52 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 108.21 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 67,507 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.2318 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0023 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 67,507 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.08 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cameroon was 11.16 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 11.16 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,989 in 1975.
- How does Cameroon rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Cameroon ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,030.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.