Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 314.46 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria stood at 314.46 million. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.9% on the previous year and up 3,025.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 314.46 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 295,343, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 295,343 | — |
| 1970 | 428,110 | +45.0% |
| 1975 | 548,988 | +28.2% |
| 1976 | 599,676 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 626,183 | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 640,443 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 687,539 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 741,186 | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 825,374 | +11.4% |
| 1982 | 892,615 | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 946,133 | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 1.00 million | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 1.06 million | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 1.13 million | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 1.20 million | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 1.27 million | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 1.36 million | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 1.44 million | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 1.55 million | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 1.64 million | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 1.75 million | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 1.89 million | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 2.10 million | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 2.39 million | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 2.77 million | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 3.37 million | +21.8% |
| 1999 | 4.47 million | +32.7% |
| 2000 | 6.76 million | +51.2% |
| 2001 | 10.06 million | +48.8% |
| 2002 | 14.37 million | +42.8% |
| 2003 | 20.60 million | +43.4% |
| 2004 | 29.46 million | +43.0% |
| 2005 | 42.87 million | +45.5% |
| 2006 | 68.55 million | +59.9% |
| 2007 | 107.73 million | +57.2% |
| 2008 | 158.86 million | +47.5% |
| 2009 | 202.57 million | +27.5% |
| 2010 | 255.77 million | +26.3% |
| 2011 | 314.46 million | +22.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 295,343 | 295,343 | 295,343 | 1 |
| 1970s | 588,490 | 428,110 | 687,539 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.04 million | 741,186 | 1.36 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.34 million | 1.44 million | 4.47 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.18 million | 6.76 million | 202.57 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 285.11 million | 255.77 million | 314.46 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More infrastructure data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 48.25 per 100 people (2011)
- Telecommunications revenue 3,018.8% (2005)
- Roads, total network 39,477 km (2006)
- Roads, paved 12.0% (2000)
- Telecommunications investment 36.8% (2002)
- International Internet bandwidth 229.51 bits per person (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 314.46 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 314.46 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 295,343 in 1965.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,025.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.