Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia
Namibia: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 2.40 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia stood at 2.40 million. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 971.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia peaked at 2.40 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11,000, in 1960.
Namibia ranks 35th 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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,000 | — |
| 1965 | 15,000 | +36.4% |
| 1970 | 19,000 | +26.7% |
| 1975 | 24,000 | +26.3% |
| 1976 | 25,000 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 26,000 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 27,000 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 28,000 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 29,000 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 33,000 | +13.8% |
| 1982 | 38,000 | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 43,000 | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 44,000 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 45,000 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 46,000 | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 47,000 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 48,769 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 50,668 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 53,000 | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 56,939 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 60,974 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 66,749 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 69,784 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 81,999 | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 92,193 | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 112,404 | +21.9% |
| 1998 | 125,377 | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 138,193 | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 192,176 | +39.1% |
| 2001 | 223,998 | +16.6% |
| 2002 | 271,413 | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 351,051 | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 414,030 | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 587,854 | +42.0% |
| 2006 | 745,009 | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 938,441 | +26.0% |
| 2008 | 1.20 million | +27.6% |
| 2009 | 1.78 million | +48.7% |
| 2010 | 2.11 million | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 2.40 million | +13.7% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2.40 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 27% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2.40 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 58% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,000 | 11,000 | 15,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 24,833 | 19,000 | 28,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 42,444 | 29,000 | 50,668 | 10 |
| 1990s | 85,761 | 53,000 | 138,193 | 10 |
| 2000s | 670,158 | 192,176 | 1.78 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.25 million | 2.11 million | 2.40 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More infrastructure data for Namibia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 2.58 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 85.16 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 77,390 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 2.55 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -4.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 77,390 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.8517 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Namibia was 2.40 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.40 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,000 in 1960.
- How does Namibia rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Namibia ranks 35th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 971.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.