Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Malawi
Malawi: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 4.13 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Malawi, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Malawi is 4.13 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.2% on the previous year and up 3,638.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Malawi peaked at 4.13 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,500, in 1960.
Malawi ranks 29th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,700 | 3,500 | 3,900 | 2 |
| 1970s | 9,987 | 6,000 | 13,164 | 6 |
| 1980s | 19,488 | 14,555 | 25,960 | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,143 | 26,640 | 64,062 | 10 |
| 2000s | 761,629 | 95,444 | 2.60 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.70 million | 3.27 million | 4.13 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More infrastructure data for Malawi
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.0225 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 4,869 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 69.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 15.00 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 3,507 (2023)
- Air transport, freight 0.0006 million ton-km (2021)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 1,002 (2023)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources, total 16.14 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita 784.69 cubic meters (2022)
- Individuals using the Internet 19.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Malawi?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Malawi was 4.13 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 4.13 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,500 in 1960.
- How does Malawi rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Malawi ranks 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,638.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.