Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia

Gambia: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 1.45 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
1.45 million
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
42nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.53 million
in 2010
All-time low
780
in 1965
Years of data
39
1965–2011

Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia, 1965–2011

0500.0k1.0M1.5M1965198820111965: 7801970: 9901975: 1.5k1976: 1.6k1977: 1.7k1978: 1.8k1979: 2.0k1980: 2.1k1981: 2.3k1982: 2.3k1983: 2.3k1984: 2.4k1985: 2.5k1986: 3.0k1987: 4.1k1988: 5.2k1989: 5.7k1990: 6.2k1991: 10.0k1992: 14.2k1993: 16.7k1994: 19.1k1995: 20.6k1996: 24.4k1997: 29.6k1998: 30.7k1999: 34.5k2000: 38.9k2001: 90.1k2002: 138.3k2003: 191.3k2004: 218.0k2005: 291.5k2006: 450.6k2007: 849.1k2008: 1.2M2009: 1.4M2010: 1.5M2011: 1.5M

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

Analysis

In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia stood at 1.45 million.

That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and up 1,510.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia peaked at 1.53 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 780, in 1965.

That places Gambia 42nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 780 780 780 1
1970s 1,590 990 1,980 6
1980s 3,194 2,150 5,700 10
1990s 20,606 6,168 34,523 10
2000s 484,416 38,900 1.36 million 10
2010s 1.49 million 1.45 million 1.53 million 2

Countries ranked near Gambia

  1. 39 Central African Republic 1.83 million compare
  2. 40 Gabon 1.82 million compare
  3. 41 Mauritius 1.67 million compare
  4. 43 Lesotho 1.27 million compare
  5. 44 Eswatini 842,365 compare
  6. 45 Somalia 748,200 compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia was 1.45 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 Gambia?
The highest recorded value was 1.53 million in 2010.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Gambia?
The lowest recorded value was 780 in 1965.
How does Gambia rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
Gambia ranks 42nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Gambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,510.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gambia 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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About this data

Indicator
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 2,189 data points, 1960–2011
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.