Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers was 9.56 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Zimbabwe, 1960–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Zimbabwe stood at 9.56 million. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.3% on the previous year and up 1,583.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Zimbabwe peaked at 9.56 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 55,000, in 1960.
Zimbabwe ranks 20th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60,000 | 55,000 | 65,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 85,207 | 75,000 | 92,987 | 6 |
| 1980s | 106,266 | 95,615 | 121,355 | 10 |
| 1990s | 185,305 | 123,665 | 412,956 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 million | 515,841 | 4.38 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.82 million | 8.08 million | 9.56 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More infrastructure data for Zimbabwe
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.79 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 298,047 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 94.25 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 15.68 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 92,494 (2023)
- Air transport, freight 3.78 million ton-km (2023)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 2,085 (2023)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources, total 12.26 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita 762.96 cubic meters (2022)
- Individuals using the Internet 41.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Zimbabwe?
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers in Zimbabwe was 9.56 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 9.56 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,000 in 1960.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers?
- Zimbabwe ranks 20th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,583.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.