Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia
Gambia: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 300 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia, 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 Gambia is 300 current LCU, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 160.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia peaked at 300 current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Gambia 31st 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 Gambia, 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 | — |
| 1993 | 110 current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 110 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 110 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 110 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 110 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 110 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 115 current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 115 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 300 current LCU | +160.9% |
| 2002 | 300 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 300 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 300 current LCU | +0.0% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 300 current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 750 current LCU, 40% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 300 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 60% of 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 | 86.11 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 115 current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 263 current LCU | 115 current LCU | 300 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More science & technology data for Gambia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 126.24 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 312.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 10.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 79.8 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia was 300 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 300 current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Gambia rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Gambia ranks 31st out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.