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.
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
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.2318 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 67,507 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 108.21 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 31.52 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 331,025 (2023)
- Air transport, freight 0.0177 million ton-km (2023)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 6,200 (2023)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources, total 273 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita 9,880 cubic meters (2022)
- Individuals using the Internet 46.3% (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.