Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin
Benin: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 2,500 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin stood at 2,500 current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin peaked at 24,000 current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
Benin ranks 12th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin, 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 | — |
| 1990 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 4,144 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 4,144 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4,144 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,144 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,144 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 20,000 current LCU | +382.6% |
| 2001 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 24,000 current LCU | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 24,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 20,000 current LCU | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 19,000 current LCU | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 5,000 current LCU | -73.7% |
| 2008 | 2,500 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 2,500 current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 750 current LCU, 3.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 2,500 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 5.0× the median. (47 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 | 2,072 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 4,144 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,222 current LCU | 2,500 current LCU | 24,000 current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More science & technology data for Benin
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.94 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 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 18.21 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 145.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 437.17 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Benin was 2,500 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 24,000 current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Benin rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Benin ranks 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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.