Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania
Tanzania: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 25.83 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania, 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 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.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,130 | — |
| 1965 | 10,231 | +25.8% |
| 1970 | 14,977 | +46.4% |
| 1975 | 27,056 | +80.7% |
| 1976 | 28,766 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 31,777 | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 35,021 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 38,283 | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 39,770 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 40,704 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 42,007 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 43,987 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 47,509 | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 52,064 | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 54,460 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 58,919 | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 66,058 | +12.1% |
| 1989 | 70,640 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 73,011 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 76,369 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 81,306 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 85,005 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 88,686 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 93,770 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 101,798 | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 125,295 | +23.1% |
| 1998 | 159,709 | +27.5% |
| 1999 | 200,561 | +25.6% |
| 2000 | 284,109 | +41.7% |
| 2001 | 453,362 | +59.6% |
| 2002 | 768,449 | +69.5% |
| 2003 | 1.45 million | +88.0% |
| 2004 | 2.09 million | +44.7% |
| 2005 | 3.12 million | +49.2% |
| 2006 | 5.76 million | +84.7% |
| 2007 | 8.42 million | +46.1% |
| 2008 | 13.13 million | +56.0% |
| 2009 | 17.64 million | +34.4% |
| 2010 | 21.16 million | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 25.83 million | +22.1% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 25.83 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 2.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 25.83 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 6.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Tanzania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +88.0% | 768,449 | 1.45 million |
| 2006 | +84.7% | 3.12 million | 5.76 million |
| 1975 | +80.7% | 14,977 | 27,056 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Tanzania
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 86.77 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 126.56 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 78,299 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.1142 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0011 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 78,299 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.27 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.