Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan
Sudan: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 25.54 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan is 25.54 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.0% on the previous year and up 4,528.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan peaked at 25.54 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17,339, in 1960.
Sudan ranks 8th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17,339 | — |
| 1965 | 27,000 | +55.7% |
| 1970 | 33,300 | +23.3% |
| 1975 | 42,300 | +27.0% |
| 1976 | 43,200 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 43,500 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 43,984 | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 44,286 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 45,355 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 45,874 | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 48,282 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 51,859 | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 54,973 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 57,642 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 58,150 | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 58,745 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 59,000 | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 60,000 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 62,000 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 63,600 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 64,000 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 64,000 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 64,000 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 75,000 | +17.2% |
| 1996 | 101,200 | +34.9% |
| 1997 | 116,344 | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 170,825 | +46.8% |
| 1999 | 264,420 | +54.8% |
| 2000 | 409,775 | +55.0% |
| 2001 | 551,846 | +34.7% |
| 2002 | 862,620 | +56.3% |
| 2003 | 1.46 million | +69.7% |
| 2004 | 2.08 million | +41.9% |
| 2005 | 2.40 million | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 5.18 million | +116.1% |
| 2007 | 8.56 million | +65.2% |
| 2008 | 12.36 million | +44.3% |
| 2009 | 15.71 million | +27.1% |
| 2010 | 18.64 million | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 25.54 million | +37.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 25.54 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 5.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 25.54 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 6.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,170 | 17,339 | 27,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 41,762 | 33,300 | 44,286 | 6 |
| 1980s | 53,988 | 45,355 | 60,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 104,539 | 62,000 | 264,420 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.96 million | 409,775 | 15.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.09 million | 18.64 million | 25.54 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More infrastructure data for Sudan
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 34.67 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 70.21 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 155,802 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.3155 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0032 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 18.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 155,802 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.7021 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Sudan was 25.54 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 25.54 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,339 in 1960.
- How does Sudan rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Sudan ranks 8th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,528.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.