Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon
Gabon: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 2,000 current LCU in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon, 1960–2006
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2006, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon stood at 2,000 current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 84.0% on the previous year and down 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon peaked at 65,000 current LCU in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
Gabon ranks 15th of 53 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.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon, 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 | — |
| 1995 | 65,000 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 64,800 current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 64,800 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 64,800 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 30,000 current LCU | -53.7% |
| 2002 | 30,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 30,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 30,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 12,500 current LCU | -58.3% |
| 2006 | 2,000 current LCU | -84.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 2,000 current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 124.5 current LCU, 16.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 2,000 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 4.0× 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 | 43,233 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 65,000 current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 22,417 current LCU | 2,000 current LCU | 30,000 current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More science & technology data for Gabon
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.25 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 3.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 11.82 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 90.57 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon was 2,000 current LCU in 2006, 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 65,000 current LCU in 1995.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Gabon rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Gabon ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2006.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.