Business telephone connection charge in Niger
Niger: Business telephone connection charge was 31.79 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Business telephone connection charge in Niger, 1990–2011
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$, in 2006.
That places Niger 28th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Business telephone connection charge in Niger, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 304.85 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 223.32 current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1992 | 238.01 current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 222.49 current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 108.07 current US$ | -51.4% |
| 1995 | 120.2 current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 50.85 current US$ | -57.7% |
| 1999 | 48.73 current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 42.14 current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2001 | 48.7 current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 51.22 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 61.42 current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 67.58 current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 67.68 current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 28.69 current US$ | -57.6% |
| 2007 | 31.3 current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 33.5 current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 31.77 current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 30.29 current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 31.79 current US$ | +5.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 31.79 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.79 current US$, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Niger's 31.79 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.44 current US$, 73% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 164.56 current US$ | 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
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.6059 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 16.38 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 13.58 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -7.82 % change on previous year (2024)
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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
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.