Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Uganda
Uganda: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 17.16 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Uganda, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 17.16 million for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in 2011. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 4,952.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Uganda peaked at 17.16 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7,000, in 1960.
That places Uganda 11th 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,000 | — |
| 1965 | 10,000 | +42.9% |
| 1970 | 14,000 | +40.0% |
| 1975 | 20,100 | +43.6% |
| 1976 | 20,000 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 21,000 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 22,600 | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 20,700 | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 19,600 | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 20,480 | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 22,962 | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 24,067 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 20,970 | -12.9% |
| 1985 | 25,580 | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 25,830 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 26,000 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 26,943 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 27,414 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 27,886 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 28,405 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 30,047 | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 20,770 | -30.9% |
| 1994 | 30,449 | +46.6% |
| 1995 | 40,719 | +33.7% |
| 1996 | 51,927 | +27.5% |
| 1997 | 59,074 | +13.8% |
| 1998 | 86,919 | +47.1% |
| 1999 | 113,597 | +30.7% |
| 2000 | 188,591 | +66.0% |
| 2001 | 339,669 | +80.1% |
| 2002 | 448,286 | +32.0% |
| 2003 | 837,164 | +86.7% |
| 2004 | 1.24 million | +47.7% |
| 2005 | 1.40 million | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 2.12 million | +50.9% |
| 2007 | 4.36 million | +106.0% |
| 2008 | 8.72 million | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 9.62 million | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 13.16 million | +36.8% |
| 2011 | 17.16 million | +30.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 17.16 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.31 million, 4.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 17.16 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.13 million, 4.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,500 | 7,000 | 10,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 19,733 | 14,000 | 22,600 | 6 |
| 1980s | 23,985 | 19,600 | 27,414 | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,979 | 20,770 | 113,597 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.93 million | 188,591 | 9.62 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.16 million | 13.16 million | 17.16 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More infrastructure data for Uganda
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 83.17 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 195,975 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.3918 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0039 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 49.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 195,975 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.8317 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Uganda?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Uganda was 17.16 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 17.16 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,000 in 1960.
- How does Uganda rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Uganda ranks 11th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,952.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.