Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Senegal
Senegal: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 9.70 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Senegal, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Senegal stood at 9.70 million. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 1,699.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Senegal peaked at 9.70 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9,494, in 1960.
That places Senegal 19th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,494 | — |
| 1965 | 10,000 | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 11,038 | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 14,432 | +30.7% |
| 1976 | 14,900 | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 15,249 | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 15,589 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 17,300 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 18,001 | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 18,900 | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 19,430 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 19,856 | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 21,082 | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 22,163 | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 24,807 | +11.9% |
| 1987 | 27,402 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 28,933 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 36,166 | +25.0% |
| 1990 | 44,326 | +22.6% |
| 1991 | 48,469 | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 58,095 | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 63,863 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 72,187 | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 82,110 | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 96,482 | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 122,844 | +27.3% |
| 1998 | 167,036 | +36.0% |
| 1999 | 253,753 | +51.9% |
| 2000 | 456,139 | +79.8% |
| 2001 | 538,971 | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 778,072 | +44.4% |
| 2003 | 1.01 million | +30.0% |
| 2004 | 1.37 million | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 2.00 million | +46.1% |
| 2006 | 3.27 million | +63.5% |
| 2007 | 3.90 million | +19.4% |
| 2008 | 5.63 million | +44.3% |
| 2009 | 7.18 million | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 8.69 million | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 9.70 million | +11.7% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 9.70 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 9.70 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 2.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9,747 | 9,494 | 10,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 14,751 | 11,038 | 17,300 | 6 |
| 1980s | 23,674 | 18,001 | 36,166 | 10 |
| 1990s | 100,916 | 44,326 | 253,753 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.61 million | 456,139 | 7.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.19 million | 8.69 million | 9.70 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More infrastructure data for Senegal
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 22.92 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 123.89 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 297,046 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.61 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0161 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -25.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 297,046 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.24 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Senegal?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Senegal was 9.70 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 9.70 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,494 in 1960.
- How does Senegal rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Senegal ranks 19th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,699.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.