Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in North Africa

North Africa: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 195.75 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
195.75 million
Change on year
up 11.0%
Rank
6th
of 6 groups
All-time high
195.75 million
in 2011
All-time low
333,838
in 1960
Years of data
38
1960–2011

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

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M1960198520111960: 333.8k1970: 524.5k1975: 650.5k1976: 689.7k1977: 750.7k1978: 819.1k1979: 908.7k1981: 1.2M1982: 1.3M1983: 1.5M1984: 1.6M1985: 2.0M1986: 2.3M1987: 2.4M1988: 2.6M1989: 3.0M1990: 3.4M1991: 3.8M1992: 4.3M1993: 4.8M1994: 5.4M1995: 5.9M1996: 6.6M1997: 7.4M1998: 8.4M1999: 10.2M2000: 14.2M2001: 19.6M2002: 24.6M2003: 30.6M2004: 41.4M2005: 63.8M2006: 83.4M2007: 109.0M2008: 127.3M2009: 151.6M2010: 176.4M2011: 195.8M

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in North Africa is 195.75 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 898.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in North Africa peaked at 195.75 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 333,838, in 1960.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 333,838 333,838 333,838 1
1970s 723,838 524,467 908,670 6
1980s 1.99 million 1.18 million 2.98 million 9
1990s 6.00 million 3.35 million 10.17 million 10
2000s 66.56 million 14.19 million 151.62 million 10
2010s 186.09 million 176.43 million 195.75 million 2

Countries ranked near North Africa

  1. 3 South Africa 68.13 million compare
  2. 4 Morocco 40.12 million compare
  3. 5 Algeria 38.68 million compare
  4. 6 Kenya 28.36 million compare
  5. 7 Tanzania 25.83 million compare
  6. 8 Sudan 25.54 million compare
  7. 9 Ghana 21.45 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 North Africa?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in North Africa was 195.75 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 North Africa?
The highest recorded value was 195.75 million in 2011.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in North Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 333,838 in 1960.
How does North Africa rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in North Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 898.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Africa 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.