Business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Business telephone connection charge was 131,907 current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2005
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo is 131,907 current LCU, measured in 2005.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 99.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 30.00 million current LCU in 1993 and was at its lowest, 110,816 current LCU, in 2003.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 5th out of 50 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the top 10%.
Business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 150,000 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 1.65 million current LCU | +1000.0% |
| 1993 | 30.00 million current LCU | +1718.2% |
| 2003 | 110,816 current LCU | -99.6% |
| 2004 | 135,859 current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 131,907 current LCU | -2.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 131,907 current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 22,930 current LCU, 5.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 131,907 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,000 current LCU, 8.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.60 million current LCU | 150,000 current LCU | 30.00 million current LCU | 3 |
| 2000s | 126,194 current LCU | 110,816 current LCU | 135,859 current LCU | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Business telephone connection charge in Democratic Republic of Congo was 131,907 current LCU in 2005, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest business telephone connection charge recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 30.00 million current LCU in 1993.
- What is the lowest business telephone connection charge recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 110,816 current LCU in 2003.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for business telephone connection charge?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 5th out of 50 countries with data for 2005.
- Is business telephone connection charge rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Business telephone connection charge (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Installation (or connection) refers to the one-off charge involved in applying for business basic telephone service. Where there are different charges for different exchange areas, the charge for the largest urban area should be used and specified in a note. This indicator is expressed in local currency.