Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Seychelles

Seychelles: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 154,506 in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
154,506
Change on year
up 10.7%
World rank
52nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
154,506
in 2011
All-time low
232
in 1965
Years of data
39
1965–2011

Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Seychelles, 1965–2011

050.0k100.0k150.0k1965198820111965: 2321970: 4401975: 1.5k1976: 1.7k1977: 2.3k1978: 2.5k1979: 2.9k1980: 3.5k1981: 3.5k1982: 4.0k1983: 4.5k1984: 5.6k1985: 5.9k1986: 6.7k1987: 6.8k1988: 7.2k1989: 7.6k1990: 8.7k1991: 9.3k1992: 10.1k1993: 10.9k1994: 12.1k1995: 13.2k1996: 16.8k1997: 20.1k1998: 23.9k1999: 36.0k2000: 46.6k2001: 57.9k2002: 66.0k2003: 70.4k2004: 75.6k2005: 80.2k2006: 91.0k2007: 100.0k2008: 115.8k2009: 136.7k2010: 139.6k2011: 154.5k

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

Analysis

In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Seychelles stood at 154,506. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.

The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Seychelles peaked at 154,506 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 232, in 1965.

Seychelles ranks 52nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 232 232 232 1
1970s 1,868 440 2,850 6
1980s 5,538 3,500 7,610 10
1990s 16,101 8,679 35,951 10
2000s 84,032 46,582 136,746 10
2010s 147,069 139,632 154,506 2

Countries ranked near Seychelles

  1. 49 Eritrea 300,412 compare
  2. 50 Comoros 240,038 compare
  3. 51 Djibouti 211,491 compare
  4. 53 Sao Tome and Principe 122,998 compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Seychelles?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Seychelles was 154,506 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 Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 154,506 in 2011.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was 232 in 1965.
How does Seychelles rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
Seychelles ranks 52nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles 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.