Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia
Liberia: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 2.03 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia, 1981–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia stood at 2.03 million. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28.9% on the previous year and up 23,003.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia peaked at 2.03 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,300, in 1991.
Liberia ranks 36th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7,000 | — |
| 1982 | 7,000 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 7,000 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 7,290 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 8,240 | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 8,037 | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 8,037 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,597 | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 8,748 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 9,380 | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 3,300 | -64.8% |
| 1992 | 4,500 | +36.4% |
| 1993 | 4,500 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4,500 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,500 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4,500 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 6,371 | +41.6% |
| 1998 | 6,500 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 6,600 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 8,200 | +24.2% |
| 2001 | 8,800 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 11,900 | +35.2% |
| 2007 | 565,048 | +4648.3% |
| 2008 | 856,627 | +51.6% |
| 2009 | 1.09 million | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 1.58 million | +45.0% |
| 2011 | 2.03 million | +28.9% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 2.03 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 47% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 2.03 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 49% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +4648.3% | 11,900 | 565,048 |
| 1991 | -64.8% | 9,380 | 3,300 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7,772 | 7,000 | 8,748 | 9 |
| 1990s | 5,465 | 3,300 | 9,380 | 10 |
| 2000s | 423,002 | 8,200 | 1.09 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.81 million | 1.58 million | 2.03 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More infrastructure data for Liberia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.72 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 32.06 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 6,254 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.1164 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0012 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.23 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 6,254 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.3206 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Liberia was 2.03 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.03 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,300 in 1991.
- How does Liberia rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Liberia ranks 36th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23,003.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.