Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 15.70 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 15.70 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 32.4% on the previous year and up 9,714.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 15.70 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18,000, in 1997.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22,300 | — |
| 1975 | 26,900 | +20.6% |
| 1976 | 26,900 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 25,300 | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 25,300 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 25,300 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 26,600 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 24,030 | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 24,971 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 25,630 | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 28,670 | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 29,010 | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 29,000 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 29,000 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 29,186 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 32,000 | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 34,000 | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 35,000 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 44,500 | +27.1% |
| 1996 | 43,200 | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 18,000 | -58.3% |
| 1998 | 19,350 | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 21,550 | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 24,810 | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 159,980 | +544.8% |
| 2002 | 570,000 | +256.3% |
| 2003 | 1.26 million | +120.3% |
| 2004 | 2.00 million | +59.3% |
| 2005 | 2.76 million | +37.7% |
| 2006 | 4.43 million | +60.5% |
| 2007 | 6.60 million | +49.0% |
| 2008 | 9.97 million | +51.2% |
| 2009 | 9.50 million | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 11.86 million | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 15.70 million | +32.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 15.70 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 3.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 15.70 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 | +544.8% | 24,810 | 159,980 |
| 2002 | +256.3% | 159,980 | 570,000 |
| 2003 | +120.3% | 570,000 | 1.26 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,333 | 22,300 | 26,900 | 6 |
| 1980s | 27,810 | 24,030 | 32,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,800 | 18,000 | 44,500 | 7 |
| 2000s | 3.73 million | 24,810 | 9.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.78 million | 11.86 million | 15.70 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More infrastructure data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 58.53 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 (2013)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.5853 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo was 15.70 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 15.70 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,000 in 1997.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,714.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.