Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in North Africa
North Africa: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 195.75 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in North Africa, 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 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for North Africa
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 115.97 per 100 people (2011)
- Telecommunications revenue 3.3% (2011)
- Roads, total network 57,626 km (2005)
- Roads, paved 76.5% (2010)
- Telecommunications investment 22.9% (2010)
- Households with television 96.8% (2009)
- International Internet bandwidth 2,168 bits per person (2011)
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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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.