Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ghana
Ghana: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 21.45 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ghana, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 21.45 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 21.1% on the previous year and up 4,291.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ghana peaked at 21.45 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17,300, in 1965.
That places Ghana 9th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 17,300 | — |
| 1970 | 23,400 | +35.3% |
| 1975 | 31,259 | +33.6% |
| 1976 | 32,979 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 33,839 | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 35,396 | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 36,406 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 37,694 | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 37,103 | -1.6% |
| 1982 | 37,151 | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 37,129 | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 38,104 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 38,240 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 38,472 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 39,610 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 40,442 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 43,021 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 44,243 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 46,613 | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 48,161 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 50,423 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 53,343 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 69,267 | +29.9% |
| 1996 | 90,652 | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 127,400 | +40.5% |
| 1998 | 175,179 | +37.5% |
| 1999 | 230,724 | +31.7% |
| 2000 | 342,593 | +48.5% |
| 2001 | 488,429 | +42.6% |
| 2002 | 661,814 | +35.5% |
| 2003 | 1.09 million | +64.2% |
| 2004 | 2.01 million | +84.8% |
| 2005 | 3.20 million | +59.1% |
| 2006 | 5.56 million | +74.1% |
| 2007 | 7.98 million | +43.4% |
| 2008 | 11.71 million | +46.8% |
| 2009 | 15.38 million | +31.3% |
| 2010 | 17.71 million | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 21.45 million | +21.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 21.45 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 2.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 21.45 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 5.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17,300 | 17,300 | 17,300 | 1 |
| 1970s | 32,213 | 23,400 | 36,406 | 6 |
| 1980s | 38,697 | 37,103 | 43,021 | 10 |
| 1990s | 93,600 | 44,243 | 230,724 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.84 million | 342,593 | 15.38 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.58 million | 17.71 million | 21.45 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More infrastructure data for Ghana
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 39.13 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 113.65 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 269,356 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.7824 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0078 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -15.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 269,356 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.14 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ghana?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Ghana was 21.45 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 21.45 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,300 in 1965.
- How does Ghana rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Ghana ranks 9th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,291.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.