Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Chad
Chad: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 3.70 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Chad, 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 Chad is 3.70 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.3% on the previous year and up 11,209.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Chad peaked at 3.70 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 550, in 1981.
That places Chad 31st 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1,500 | — |
| 1970 | 1,900 | +26.7% |
| 1975 | 2,400 | +26.3% |
| 1976 | 2,400 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2,400 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 550 | -77.1% |
| 1982 | 670 | +21.8% |
| 1983 | 1,160 | +73.1% |
| 1984 | 1,590 | +37.1% |
| 1985 | 2,101 | +32.1% |
| 1986 | 2,289 | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 2,423 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 3,319 | +37.0% |
| 1989 | 3,639 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 4,026 | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 4,121 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 4,200 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 4,571 | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 4,733 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 5,334 | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 6,004 | +12.6% |
| 1997 | 7,471 | +24.4% |
| 1998 | 8,631 | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 9,700 | +12.4% |
| 2000 | 15,761 | +62.5% |
| 2001 | 32,689 | +107.4% |
| 2002 | 46,035 | +40.8% |
| 2003 | 77,450 | +68.2% |
| 2004 | 136,000 | +75.6% |
| 2005 | 223,000 | +64.0% |
| 2006 | 486,088 | +118.0% |
| 2007 | 950,356 | +95.5% |
| 2008 | 1.65 million | +73.1% |
| 2009 | 2.34 million | +42.2% |
| 2010 | 2.93 million | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 3.70 million | +26.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 3.70 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 86% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Chad's 3.70 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 90% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2,275 | 1,900 | 2,400 | 4 |
| 1980s | 1,971 | 550 | 3,639 | 9 |
| 1990s | 5,879 | 4,026 | 9,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 595,197 | 15,761 | 2.34 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.31 million | 2.93 million | 3.70 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More infrastructure data for Chad
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 14.80 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 72.93 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.7293 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Chad?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Chad was 3.70 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 3.70 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 550 in 1981.
- How does Chad rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Chad ranks 31st out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,209.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.