Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania

Tanzania: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 25.83 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
25.83 million
Change on year
up 22.1%
World rank
7th
of 53 countries
All-time high
25.83 million
in 2011
All-time low
8,130
in 1960
Years of data
40
1960–2011

Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania, 1960–2011

010.0M20.0M30.0M1960198520111960: 8.1k1965: 10.2k1970: 15.0k1975: 27.1k1976: 28.8k1977: 31.8k1978: 35.0k1979: 38.3k1980: 39.8k1981: 40.7k1982: 42.0k1983: 44.0k1984: 47.5k1985: 52.1k1986: 54.5k1987: 58.9k1988: 66.1k1989: 70.6k1990: 73.0k1991: 76.4k1992: 81.3k1993: 85.0k1994: 88.7k1995: 93.8k1996: 101.8k1997: 125.3k1998: 159.7k1999: 200.6k2000: 284.1k2001: 453.4k2002: 768.4k2003: 1.4M2004: 2.1M2005: 3.1M2006: 5.8M2007: 8.4M2008: 13.1M2009: 17.6M2010: 21.2M2011: 25.8M

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania is 25.83 million, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.

The figure is up 22.1% on the previous year and up 5,596.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania peaked at 25.83 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8,130, in 1960.

That places Tanzania 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9,180 8,130 10,231 2
1970s 29,313 14,977 38,283 6
1980s 51,612 39,770 70,640 10
1990s 108,551 73,011 200,561 10
2000s 5.31 million 284,109 17.64 million 10
2010s 23.49 million 21.16 million 25.83 million 2

Countries ranked near Tanzania

  1. 4 Morocco 40.12 million compare
  2. 5 Algeria 38.68 million compare
  3. 6 Kenya 28.36 million compare
  4. 8 Sudan 25.54 million compare
  5. 9 Ghana 21.45 million compare
  6. 10 Cote d'Ivoire 17.61 million compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania?
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania was 25.83 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 Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 25.83 million in 2011.
What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 8,130 in 1960.
How does Tanzania rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
Tanzania ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is up 5,596.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tanzania 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.