Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 1.83 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic, 1978–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic is 1.83 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.3% on the previous year and up 9,084.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic peaked at 1.83 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,385, in 1979.
Central African Republic ranks 39th 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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 2,557 | — |
| 1979 | 2,385 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 2,617 | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 2,474 | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 2,860 | +15.6% |
| 1983 | 2,800 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 2,767 | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 2,600 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 3,902 | +50.1% |
| 1987 | 4,100 | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 4,340 | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 4,520 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 5,008 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 5,358 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 6,092 | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 6,757 | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 7,373 | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 8,429 | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 10,775 | +27.8% |
| 1997 | 11,184 | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 11,196 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 14,022 | +25.2% |
| 2000 | 14,435 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 19,917 | +38.0% |
| 2002 | 21,600 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 49,500 | +129.2% |
| 2004 | 70,000 | +41.4% |
| 2005 | 110,000 | +57.1% |
| 2009 | 867,202 | +688.4% |
| 2010 | 1.34 million | +54.7% |
| 2011 | 1.83 million | +36.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 1.83 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 42% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 1.83 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 44% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +688.4% | 110,000 | 867,202 |
| 2003 | +129.2% | 21,600 | 49,500 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,471 | 2,385 | 2,557 | 2 |
| 1980s | 3,298 | 2,474 | 4,520 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,619 | 5,008 | 14,022 | 10 |
| 2000s | 164,665 | 14,435 | 867,202 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.59 million | 1.34 million | 1.83 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More infrastructure data for Central African Republic
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 2,088 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.041 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0004 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 2,088 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.3882 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Central African Republic was 1.83 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,385 in 1979.
- How does Central African Republic rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Central African Republic ranks 39th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,084.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.