Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia
Gambia: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 1.45 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia, 1965–2011
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Gambia
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 44,127 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 126.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 3.48 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 109,542 (2019)
- Air transport, freight 0 million ton-km (2019)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 1,136 (2019)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources, total 3 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita 1,138 cubic meters (2022)
- Individuals using the Internet 49.5% (2024)
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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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.