Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique
Mozambique: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 7.94 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique, 1960–2011
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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,403 | — |
| 1965 | 17,000 | +80.8% |
| 1970 | 24,000 | +41.2% |
| 1975 | 31,100 | +29.6% |
| 1976 | 29,700 | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 28,200 | -5.1% |
| 1978 | 29,300 | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 30,600 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 33,000 | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 35,400 | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 36,474 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 36,859 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 37,558 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 38,332 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 39,840 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 40,174 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 40,786 | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 41,278 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 47,439 | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 52,874 | +11.5% |
| 1992 | 56,125 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 55,463 | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 57,490 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 59,819 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 61,175 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 68,106 | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 82,079 | +20.5% |
| 1999 | 90,315 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 136,779 | +51.4% |
| 2001 | 239,943 | +75.4% |
| 2002 | 342,126 | +42.6% |
| 2003 | 513,333 | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 783,256 | +52.6% |
| 2005 | 1.57 million | +100.4% |
| 2006 | 2.41 million | +53.5% |
| 2007 | 3.16 million | +31.0% |
| 2008 | 4.48 million | +42.0% |
| 2009 | 6.05 million | +35.0% |
| 2010 | 7.31 million | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 7.94 million | +8.6% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 7.94 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 7.94 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +100.4% | 783,256 | 1.57 million |
| 1965 | +80.8% | 9,403 | 17,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Mozambique
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 17.14 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 49.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 28,329 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.0818 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0008 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -6.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 28,329 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.495 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.