Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 122,998 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sao Tome and Principe, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 122,998. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 2,160.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 122,998 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 352, in 1960.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 53rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 352 | — |
| 1975 | 500 | +42.0% |
| 1976 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 600 | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 798 | +33.0% |
| 1982 | 1,222 | +53.1% |
| 1983 | 1,555 | +27.3% |
| 1984 | 1,765 | +13.5% |
| 1985 | 1,874 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 2,001 | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 2,117 | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 2,240 | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 2,200 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 2,200 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,218 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 2,360 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 2,386 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 2,460 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 2,499 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 2,596 | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 4,300 | +65.6% |
| 1998 | 4,295 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 4,526 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 4,614 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 5,441 | +17.9% |
| 2002 | 8,346 | +53.4% |
| 2003 | 11,789 | +41.3% |
| 2004 | 14,795 | +25.5% |
| 2005 | 19,065 | +28.9% |
| 2006 | 26,017 | +36.5% |
| 2007 | 37,753 | +45.1% |
| 2008 | 58,194 | +54.1% |
| 2009 | 88,523 | +52.1% |
| 2010 | 110,534 | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 122,998 | +11.3% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 122,998 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 1% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 122,998 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 352 | 352 | 352 | 1 |
| 1970s | 550 | 500 | 600 | 4 |
| 1980s | 1,752 | 798 | 2,240 | 9 |
| 1990s | 2,984 | 2,200 | 4,526 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,454 | 4,614 | 88,523 | 10 |
| 2010s | 116,766 | 110,534 | 122,998 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More infrastructure data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 147,061 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 62.44 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1,781 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.7561 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0076 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -8.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 1,781 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.6244 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sao Tome and Principe was 122,998 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 122,998 in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 352 in 1960.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 53rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,160.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.