Business telephone monthly subscription in South Africa

South Africa: Business telephone monthly subscription was 191.84 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
191.84 current LCU
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
33rd
of 50 countries
All-time high
191.84 current LCU
in 2011
All-time low
29.85 current LCU
in 1992
Years of data
19
1992–2011

Business telephone monthly subscription in South Africa, 1992–2011

501001502001992200120111992: 29.9 current LCU1993: 34.2 current LCU1994: 38.8 current LCU1995: 44.2 current LCU1996: 49.6 current LCU1997: 55.9 current LCU1998: 64.2 current LCU1999: 72.6 current LCU2000: 83.3 current LCU2001: 83.3 current LCU2002: 90 current LCU2003: 101.2 current LCU2004: 115.7 current LCU2005: 115.7 current LCU2006: 115.7 current LCU2007: 148.7 current LCU2009: 174 current LCU2010: 182.7 current LCU2011: 191.8 current LCU

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 monthly subscription in South Africa is 191.84 current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 130.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, business telephone monthly subscription in South Africa peaked at 191.84 current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 29.85 current LCU, in 1992.

South Africa ranks 33rd of 50 countries on this measure, 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 48.67 current LCU 29.85 current LCU 72.62 current LCU 8
2000s 114.16 current LCU 83.3 current LCU 174 current LCU 9
2010s 187.27 current LCU 182.7 current LCU 191.84 current LCU 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 30 Cape Verde 443.4 current LCU compare
  2. 31 Mauritius 225 current LCU compare
  3. 31 Mozambique 225 current LCU compare
  4. 34 Algeria 150 current LCU compare
  5. 35 Morocco 144 current LCU compare
  6. 36 Botswana 140 current LCU compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is business telephone monthly subscription in South Africa?
Business telephone monthly subscription in South Africa was 191.84 current LCU in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest business telephone monthly subscription recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 191.84 current LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest business telephone monthly subscription recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 29.85 current LCU in 1992.
How does South Africa rank for business telephone monthly subscription?
South Africa ranks 33rd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
Is business telephone monthly subscription rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 130.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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 monthly subscription (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Business telephone monthly subscription (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
50 places, 909 data points, 1982–2011
Last refreshed

Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Monthly subscription refers to the recurring fixed charge for subscribing to the PSTN. The charge should cover the rental of the line but not the rental of the terminal (e.g., telephone set) where the terminal equipment market is liberalized. Separate charges should be stated where appropriate, for first and subsequent lines. If the rental charge includes any allowance for free or reduced rate call units, this should be indicated. If there are different charges for different exchange areas, the largest urban area should be used and specified in a note. This indicator is expressed in local currency.