South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Business telephone monthly subscription
Business telephone monthly subscription over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 26.42 current US$ against 6.63 current US$ in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 19.79 current US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.0 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 3rd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 49 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.4 current US$ | 4.55 current US$ | 6.86 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 15.38 current US$ | 5.2 current US$ | 10.18 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24.96 current US$ | 6.63 current US$ | 18.33 current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher business telephone monthly subscription, South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- South Africa, at 26.42 current US$ against 6.63 current US$ in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in business telephone monthly subscription between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 19.79 current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2010.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for business telephone monthly subscription?
- South Africa ranks 3rd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Business telephone monthly subscription (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Monthly subscription refers to the recurring fixed charge for subscribing to the PSTN in US$. The charge should cover the rental of the line but not the rental of the terminal (e.g., telephone set) where the terminal equipment market is liberalized. Separate charges should be stated where appropriate, for first and subsequent lines. If the rental charge includes any allowance for free or reduced rate call units, this should be indicated. If there are different charges for different exchange areas, the largest urban area should be used and specified in a note. This indicator is expressed in US dollars.