Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 14.96 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ethiopia, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 14.96 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 92.7% on the previous year and up 4,706.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ethiopia peaked at 14.96 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8,636, in 1960.
That places Ethiopia 13th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,636 | — |
| 1965 | 17,000 | +96.9% |
| 1970 | 33,000 | +94.1% |
| 1975 | 45,250 | +37.1% |
| 1976 | 52,100 | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 57,190 | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 59,326 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 61,165 | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 64,065 | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 68,792 | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 74,562 | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 83,798 | +12.4% |
| 1984 | 89,844 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 95,573 | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 103,186 | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 106,131 | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 105,985 | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 115,843 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 125,398 | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 133,091 | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 127,041 | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 132,478 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 137,731 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 142,452 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 148,739 | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 156,538 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 164,140 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 201,234 | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 249,702 | +24.1% |
| 2001 | 311,183 | +24.6% |
| 2002 | 404,185 | +29.9% |
| 2003 | 456,114 | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 639,902 | +40.3% |
| 2005 | 1.02 million | +59.6% |
| 2006 | 1.59 million | +55.9% |
| 2007 | 2.09 million | +31.2% |
| 2008 | 2.85 million | +36.5% |
| 2009 | 4.97 million | +74.2% |
| 2010 | 7.76 million | +56.3% |
| 2011 | 14.96 million | +92.7% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 14.96 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 3.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 14.96 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 3.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ethiopia 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 | +96.9% | 8,636 | 17,000 |
| 1970 | +94.1% | 17,000 | 33,000 |
| 2011 | +92.7% | 7.76 million | 14.96 million |
| 2009 | +74.2% | 2.85 million | 4.97 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,818 | 8,636 | 17,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 51,338 | 33,000 | 61,165 | 6 |
| 1980s | 90,778 | 64,065 | 115,843 | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,884 | 125,398 | 201,234 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 million | 249,702 | 4.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.36 million | 7.76 million | 14.96 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More infrastructure data for Ethiopia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 65.08 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 765,634 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.5798 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0058 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 765,634 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.6508 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ethiopia?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ethiopia was 14.96 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.96 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,636 in 1960.
- How does Ethiopia rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Ethiopia ranks 13th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,706.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.