Africa vs Nigeria: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge over time
- Africa
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 84.36 current US$ against 2.21 current US$ in Africa, a difference of 82.15 current US$.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 38.2 times Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Nigeria ahead.
Africa ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 6 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1980s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1990s | 0 current US$ | 1,137 current US$ | 1,137 current US$ | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 18.66 current US$ | 60.93 current US$ | 42.27 current US$ | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher mobile cellular postpaid connection charge, Africa or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 84.36 current US$ against 2.21 current US$ in Africa as of 2008.
- What is the difference in mobile cellular postpaid connection charge between Africa and Nigeria?
- 82.15 current US$, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Nigeria?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2008.
- How do Africa and Nigeria rank globally for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Africa ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$). 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. The initial, one-time charge for a new postpaid subscription. Refundable deposits should not be counted. Although some operators waive the connection charge, this does not include the cost of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The price of the SIM card should be included in the connection charge. It should also be noted if free minutes or free SMS are included in the connection charge. Taxes should be included. If not included, it should be specified in a note including the tax rate applicable. This indicator is expressed in local currency.