Business telephone connection charge in Niger

Niger: Business telephone connection charge was 31.79 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
31.79 current US$
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
28th
of 49 countries
All-time high
304.85 current US$
in 1990
All-time low
28.69 current US$
in 2006
Years of data
20
1990–2011

Business telephone connection charge in Niger, 1990–2011

01002003001990200020111990: 304.9 current US$1991: 223.3 current US$1992: 238 current US$1993: 222.5 current US$1994: 108.1 current US$1995: 120.2 current US$1998: 50.9 current US$1999: 48.7 current US$2000: 42.1 current US$2001: 48.7 current US$2002: 51.2 current US$2003: 61.4 current US$2004: 67.6 current US$2005: 67.7 current US$2006: 28.7 current US$2007: 31.3 current US$2008: 33.5 current US$2009: 31.8 current US$2010: 30.3 current US$2011: 31.8 current US$

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for business telephone connection charge in Niger is 31.79 current US$, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and down 34.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, business telephone connection charge in Niger peaked at 304.85 current US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 28.69 current US$, in 2006.

That places Niger 28th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 164.56 current US$ 48.73 current US$ 304.85 current US$ 8
2000s 46.4 current US$ 28.69 current US$ 67.68 current US$ 10
2010s 31.04 current US$ 30.29 current US$ 31.79 current US$ 2

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 25 Mali 42.17 current US$ compare
  2. 26 Namibia 40.39 current US$ compare
  3. 27 Kenya 38.23 current US$ compare
  4. 29 Zambia 31.27 current US$ compare
  5. 30 Ghana 29.76 current US$ compare
  6. 31 Zimbabwe 29.27 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is business telephone connection charge in Niger?
Business telephone connection charge in Niger was 31.79 current US$ in 2011, 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 304.85 current US$ in 1990.
What is the lowest business telephone connection charge recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 28.69 current US$ in 2006.
How does Niger rank for business telephone connection charge?
Niger ranks 28th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
Is business telephone connection charge rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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

Indicator
Business telephone connection charge (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
55 places, 1,020 data points, 1982–2011
Last refreshed

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.