Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo
Togo: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 3.34 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo stood at 3.34 million. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.5% on the previous year and up 2,232.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo peaked at 3.34 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,164, in 1960.
Togo ranks 33rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,164 | — |
| 1970 | 3,000 | +157.7% |
| 1976 | 4,800 | +60.0% |
| 1977 | 5,800 | +20.8% |
| 1978 | 5,600 | -3.4% |
| 1979 | 5,700 | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 5,783 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 6,120 | +5.8% |
| 1982 | 7,425 | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 7,936 | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 8,351 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 8,390 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 8,455 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 9,225 | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 9,595 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 9,869 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 10,516 | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 10,730 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 15,337 | +42.9% |
| 1993 | 17,298 | +12.8% |
| 1994 | 21,400 | +23.7% |
| 1995 | 21,715 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 24,050 | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 28,127 | +17.0% |
| 1998 | 38,915 | +38.4% |
| 1999 | 55,166 | +41.8% |
| 2000 | 92,763 | +68.2% |
| 2001 | 143,384 | +54.6% |
| 2002 | 216,294 | +50.8% |
| 2003 | 304,712 | +40.9% |
| 2004 | 398,514 | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 496,466 | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 790,057 | +59.1% |
| 2007 | 1.29 million | +63.3% |
| 2008 | 1.69 million | +31.1% |
| 2009 | 2.37 million | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 2.67 million | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 3.34 million | +25.5% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 3.34 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.90 million, 38% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Togo's 3.34 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 81% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,164 | 1,164 | 1,164 | 1 |
| 1970s | 4,980 | 3,000 | 5,800 | 5 |
| 1980s | 8,115 | 5,783 | 9,869 | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,325 | 10,516 | 55,166 | 10 |
| 2000s | 778,850 | 92,763 | 2.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.01 million | 2.67 million | 3.34 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Togo
More infrastructure data for Togo
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 7.69 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 80.8 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 78,576 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.8258 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0093 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 12.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.9146 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Togo was 3.34 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 Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.34 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,164 in 1960.
- How does Togo rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Togo ranks 33rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,232.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo 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.