Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya
Kenya: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 28.36 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya stood at 28.36 million. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and up 3,019.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya peaked at 28.36 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 28,000, in 1965.
Kenya ranks 6th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 28,000 | — |
| 1970 | 39,000 | +39.3% |
| 1975 | 53,000 | +35.9% |
| 1976 | 57,000 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 62,400 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 65,300 | +4.6% |
| 1979 | 69,700 | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 73,900 | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 80,200 | +8.5% |
| 1982 | 88,100 | +9.9% |
| 1983 | 95,700 | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 106,100 | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 118,361 | +11.6% |
| 1986 | 129,453 | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 137,505 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 151,964 | +10.5% |
| 1989 | 162,894 | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 175,050 | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 200,000 | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 208,542 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 215,921 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 230,512 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 258,713 | +12.2% |
| 1996 | 269,606 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 278,583 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 299,007 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 313,757 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 419,110 | +33.6% |
| 2001 | 909,379 | +117.0% |
| 2002 | 1.51 million | +65.9% |
| 2003 | 1.92 million | +27.2% |
| 2004 | 2.85 million | +48.3% |
| 2005 | 4.90 million | +72.2% |
| 2006 | 7.63 million | +55.8% |
| 2007 | 11.81 million | +54.8% |
| 2008 | 16.95 million | +43.5% |
| 2009 | 20.03 million | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 25.35 million | +26.6% |
| 2011 | 28.36 million | +11.9% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 28.36 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 3.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 28.36 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya 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 | +117.0% | 419,110 | 909,379 |
| 2005 | +72.2% | 2.85 million | 4.90 million |
| 2002 | +65.9% | 909,379 | 1.51 million |
| 2006 | +55.8% | 4.90 million | 7.63 million |
| 2007 | +54.8% | 7.63 million | 11.81 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,000 | 28,000 | 28,000 | 1 |
| 1970s | 57,733 | 39,000 | 69,700 | 6 |
| 1980s | 114,418 | 73,900 | 162,894 | 10 |
| 1990s | 244,969 | 175,050 | 313,757 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.89 million | 419,110 | 20.03 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.86 million | 25.35 million | 28.36 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More infrastructure data for Kenya
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 57,017 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.101 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.001 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -15.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 57,017 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.26 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 Kenya?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Kenya was 28.36 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 28.36 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,000 in 1965.
- How does Kenya rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Kenya ranks 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,019.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.