Business telephone connection charge (current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Business telephone connection charge (current US$) was 74.97 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Business telephone connection charge in Central African Republic, 1992–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 74.97 current US$ for business telephone connection charge in 2009.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, business telephone connection charge in Central African Republic peaked at 343.42 current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 67.11 current US$, in 2005.
That places Central African Republic 8th out of 49 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Business telephone connection charge (current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 343.42 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 321 current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 163.72 current US$ | -49.0% |
| 1995 | 182.11 current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 166.94 current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 146.32 current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 144.76 current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 138.7 current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 119.95 current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2001 | 116.5 current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 122.53 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 146.94 current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 161.65 current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 67.11 current US$ | -58.5% |
| 2006 | 67.7 current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 73.86 current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 79.05 current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 74.97 current US$ | -5.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 74.97 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.79 current US$, 2.4× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 74.97 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.44 current US$, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 200.87 current US$ | 138.7 current US$ | 343.42 current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 103.03 current US$ | 67.11 current US$ | 161.65 current US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is business telephone connection charge in Central African Republic?
- Business telephone connection charge in Central African Republic was 74.97 current US$ in 2009, 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 343.42 current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest business telephone connection charge recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.11 current US$ in 2005.
- How does Central African Republic rank for business telephone connection charge?
- Central African Republic ranks 8th out of 49 countries with data for 2009.
- Is business telephone connection charge rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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 US$). 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 US dollars.