Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 17.61 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cote d'Ivoire, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cote d'Ivoire is 17.61 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 1,623.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 17.61 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,690, in 1960.
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 10th 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 Cote d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,690 | — |
| 1965 | 8,600 | +133.1% |
| 1970 | 17,000 | +97.7% |
| 1975 | 24,022 | +41.3% |
| 1976 | 26,206 | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 27,696 | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 30,521 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 32,656 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 37,465 | +14.7% |
| 1981 | 42,590 | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 47,025 | +10.4% |
| 1983 | 50,970 | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 51,739 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 57,088 | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 61,111 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 63,640 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 66,663 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 68,375 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 72,753 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 81,284 | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 83,869 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 90,165 | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 103,268 | +14.5% |
| 1995 | 115,790 | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 143,357 | +23.8% |
| 1997 | 178,322 | +24.4% |
| 1998 | 261,213 | +46.5% |
| 1999 | 476,417 | +82.4% |
| 2000 | 736,619 | +54.6% |
| 2001 | 1.02 million | +38.8% |
| 2002 | 1.35 million | +32.3% |
| 2003 | 1.52 million | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 1.93 million | +27.2% |
| 2005 | 2.61 million | +35.0% |
| 2006 | 4.34 million | +66.3% |
| 2007 | 7.72 million | +77.9% |
| 2008 | 10.81 million | +40.1% |
| 2009 | 13.47 million | +24.6% |
| 2010 | 15.88 million | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 17.61 million | +10.9% |
Cote d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Cote d'Ivoire's 17.61 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Cote d'Ivoire's 17.61 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 4.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cote d'Ivoire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +133.1% | 3,690 | 8,600 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,145 | 3,690 | 8,600 | 2 |
| 1970s | 26,350 | 17,000 | 32,656 | 6 |
| 1980s | 54,667 | 37,465 | 68,375 | 10 |
| 1990s | 160,644 | 72,753 | 476,417 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.55 million | 736,619 | 13.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.75 million | 15.88 million | 17.61 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire
More infrastructure data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 58.72 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 183.88 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 244,702 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.7663 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0077 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 0.1289 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 244,702 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.84 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Cote d'Ivoire was 17.61 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 17.61 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,690 in 1960.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 10th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,623.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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.