Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 410.34 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa recorded 410.34 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and up 3,655.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 410.34 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 194,729, in 1960.
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, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 194,729 | — |
| 1970 | 428,110 | +119.8% |
| 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 | 988,734 | +33.4% |
| 1982 | 1.04 million | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 1.13 million | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 1.19 million | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 1.26 million | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 1.34 million | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 1.43 million | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 1.51 million | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 1.61 million | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 1.73 million | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 1.85 million | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 1.96 million | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 2.10 million | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 2.27 million | +8.1% |
| 1995 | 2.52 million | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 2.82 million | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 3.19 million | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 3.83 million | +20.1% |
| 1999 | 4.97 million | +29.8% |
| 2000 | 7.34 million | +47.7% |
| 2001 | 10.93 million | +48.8% |
| 2002 | 16.64 million | +52.2% |
| 2003 | 24.64 million | +48.1% |
| 2004 | 39.63 million | +60.8% |
| 2005 | 62.68 million | +58.1% |
| 2006 | 102.56 million | +63.6% |
| 2007 | 149.71 million | +46.0% |
| 2008 | 223.16 million | +49.1% |
| 2009 | 278.57 million | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 344.12 million | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 410.34 million | +19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 194,729 | 194,729 | 194,729 | 1 |
| 1970s | 588,490 | 428,110 | 687,539 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.22 million | 741,186 | 1.61 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.72 million | 1.73 million | 4.97 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.59 million | 7.34 million | 278.57 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 377.23 million | 344.12 million | 410.34 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
More infrastructure data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 50.39 per 100 people (2011)
- Telecommunications revenue 4.1% (2010)
- Roads, total network 39,477 km (2006)
- Roads, paved 12.0% (2000)
- Telecommunications investment 25.6% (2005)
- International Internet bandwidth 204.07 bits per person (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 410.34 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?
- The highest recorded value was 410.34 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 194,729 in 1960.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th 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?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,655.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South 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.