Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali
Mali: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 10.93 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali, 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 Mali is 10.93 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.6% on the previous year and up 14,455.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali peaked at 10.93 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,648, in 1960.
That places Mali 17th 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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,648 | — |
| 1965 | 2,600 | +57.8% |
| 1970 | 2,854 | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 3,567 | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 3,771 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 3,969 | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 3,992 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 4,188 | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 4,920 | +17.5% |
| 1981 | 5,384 | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 5,830 | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 6,488 | +11.3% |
| 1984 | 7,071 | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 7,243 | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 7,346 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 8,522 | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 8,772 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 9,667 | +10.2% |
| 1990 | 11,169 | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 12,464 | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 12,837 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 13,812 | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 15,203 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 17,164 | +12.9% |
| 1996 | 22,481 | +31.0% |
| 1997 | 27,037 | +20.3% |
| 1998 | 31,536 | +16.6% |
| 1999 | 40,165 | +27.4% |
| 2000 | 49,621 | +23.5% |
| 2001 | 75,068 | +51.3% |
| 2002 | 102,577 | +36.6% |
| 2003 | 308,148 | +200.4% |
| 2004 | 472,695 | +53.4% |
| 2005 | 837,890 | +77.3% |
| 2006 | 1.60 million | +90.4% |
| 2007 | 2.61 million | +63.6% |
| 2008 | 3.52 million | +34.8% |
| 2009 | 4.55 million | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 7.55 million | +66.2% |
| 2011 | 10.93 million | +44.6% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 10.93 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 2.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Mali's 10.93 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +200.4% | 102,577 | 308,148 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,124 | 1,648 | 2,600 | 2 |
| 1970s | 3,724 | 2,854 | 4,188 | 6 |
| 1980s | 7,124 | 4,920 | 9,667 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,387 | 11,169 | 40,165 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 million | 49,621 | 4.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.24 million | 7.55 million | 10.93 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More infrastructure data for Mali
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 25.87 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 112.12 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 306,900 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.33 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0133 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 306,900 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.12 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mali was 10.93 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 10.93 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,648 in 1960.
- How does Mali rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Mali ranks 17th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14,455.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.