Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria
Algeria: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 500 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria is 500 current LCU, measured in 2009.
The figure is down 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria peaked at 25,000 current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Algeria 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 10,000 current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 10,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 20,000 current LCU | +100.0% |
| 1996 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 25,000 current LCU | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 8,000 current LCU | -68.0% |
| 2004 | 8,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 8,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,200 current LCU | -85.0% |
| 2008 | 500 current LCU | -58.3% |
| 2009 | 500 current LCU | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 500 current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 124.5 current LCU, 4.0× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 500 current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 62.5 current LCU, 8.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,250 current LCU | 10,000 current LCU | 20,000 current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 10,133 current LCU | 500 current LCU | 25,000 current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 25 Chad 500 current LCU compare
- 25 Guinea-Bissau 500 current LCU compare
- 25 Mauritania 500 current LCU compare
- 25 Tanzania 500 current LCU compare
More science & technology data for Algeria
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 115.46 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.15 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 54.05 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 21.63 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 7,676 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria was 500 current LCU in 2009, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 25,000 current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Algeria rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Algeria ranks 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Mobile cellular postpaid 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. The initial, one-time charge for a new postpaid subscription. Refundable deposits should not be counted. Although some operators waive the connection charge, this does not include the cost of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The price of the SIM card should be included in the connection charge. It should also be noted if free minutes or free SMS are included in the connection charge. Taxes should be included. If not included, it should be specified in a note including the tax rate applicable. This indicator is expressed in local currency.