Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Libya

Libya: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 11.00 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
11.00 million
Change on year
down 9.3%
World rank
16th
of 53 countries
All-time high
12.13 million
in 2010
All-time low
8,427
in 1960
Years of data
32
1960–2011

Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Libya, 1960–2011

02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M1960198520111960: 8.4k1981: 89.3k1982: 99.8k1983: 111.4k1984: 124.3k1985: 138.9k1986: 155.0k1987: 173.1k1988: 199.3k1989: 215.8k1990: 220.0k1991: 233.0k1992: 235.8k1993: 240.0k1994: 264.0k1995: 318.0k1996: 380.0k1997: 410.0k1998: 520.0k1999: 580.0k2000: 645.0k2001: 710.0k2002: 790.0k2003: 877.0k2004: 1.3M2005: 2.9M2006: 4.8M2007: 5.5M2008: 8.3M2009: 10.6M2010: 12.1M2011: 11.0M

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

Analysis

Libya recorded 11.00 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011.

The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 1,449.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Libya peaked at 12.13 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 8,427, in 1960.

That places Libya 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 8,427 8,427 8,427 1
1980s 145,217 89,300 215,850 9
1990s 340,078 220,000 580,000 10
2000s 3.64 million 645,000 10.60 million 10
2010s 11.56 million 11.00 million 12.13 million 2

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 13 Ethiopia 14.96 million compare
  2. 14 Tunisia 13.61 million compare
  3. 15 Cameroon 11.16 million compare
  4. 17 Mali 10.93 million compare
  5. 18 Angola 9.79 million compare
  6. 19 Senegal 9.70 million compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Libya?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Libya was 11.00 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 Libya?
The highest recorded value was 12.13 million in 2010.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 8,427 in 1960.
How does Libya rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
Libya ranks 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,449.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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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About this data

Indicator
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 2,189 data points, 1960–2011
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.