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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 780 | — |
| 1970 | 990 | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 1,470 | +48.5% |
| 1976 | 1,600 | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 1,700 | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 1,800 | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 1,980 | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 2,150 | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 2,300 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,420 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 2,500 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 3,000 | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 4,100 | +36.7% |
| 1988 | 5,175 | +26.2% |
| 1989 | 5,700 | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 6,168 | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 10,030 | +62.6% |
| 1992 | 14,204 | +41.6% |
| 1993 | 16,731 | +17.8% |
| 1994 | 19,118 | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 20,644 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 24,415 | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 29,567 | +21.1% |
| 1998 | 30,657 | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 34,523 | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 38,900 | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 90,114 | +131.7% |
| 2002 | 138,350 | +53.5% |
| 2003 | 191,286 | +38.3% |
| 2004 | 217,993 | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 291,478 | +33.7% |
| 2006 | 450,647 | +54.6% |
| 2007 | 849,071 | +88.4% |
| 2008 | 1.22 million | +43.1% |
| 2009 | 1.36 million | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 1.53 million | +12.2% |
| 2011 | 1.45 million | -4.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 1.45 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 34% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 1.45 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 35% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Gambia 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 | +131.7% | 38,900 | 90,114 |
| 2007 | +88.4% | 450,647 | 849,071 |
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
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 126.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 44,127 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.016 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 0.8986 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 44,127 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (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.