Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique

Mozambique: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 7.94 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
7.94 million
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
23rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
7.94 million
in 2011
All-time low
9,403
in 1960
Years of data
40
1960–2011

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

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M1960198520111960: 9.4k1965: 17.0k1970: 24.0k1975: 31.1k1976: 29.7k1977: 28.2k1978: 29.3k1979: 30.6k1980: 33.0k1981: 35.4k1982: 36.5k1983: 36.9k1984: 37.6k1985: 38.3k1986: 39.8k1987: 40.2k1988: 40.8k1989: 41.3k1990: 47.4k1991: 52.9k1992: 56.1k1993: 55.5k1994: 57.5k1995: 59.8k1996: 61.2k1997: 68.1k1998: 82.1k1999: 90.3k2000: 136.8k2001: 239.9k2002: 342.1k2003: 513.3k2004: 783.3k2005: 1.6M2006: 2.4M2007: 3.2M2008: 4.5M2009: 6.1M2010: 7.3M2011: 7.9M

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

Analysis

In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique stood at 7.94 million. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.

The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 3,210.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique peaked at 7.94 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9,403, in 1960.

That places Mozambique 23rd 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 13,202 9,403 17,000 2
1970s 28,817 24,000 31,100 6
1980s 37,970 33,000 41,278 10
1990s 63,088 47,439 90,315 10
2000s 1.97 million 136,779 6.05 million 10
2010s 7.63 million 7.31 million 7.94 million 2

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 20 Zimbabwe 9.56 million compare
  2. 21 Madagascar 8.80 million compare
  3. 22 Zambia 8.25 million compare
  4. 24 Benin 7.92 million compare
  5. 25 Burkina Faso 7.82 million compare
  6. 26 Niger 4.83 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 Mozambique?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique was 7.94 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 7.94 million in 2011.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 9,403 in 1960.
How does Mozambique rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
Mozambique ranks 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,210.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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.