Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya
Kenya: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 100 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 100 current LCU for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 96.0% on the previous year and down 98.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya peaked at 68,000 current LCU in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
Kenya ranks 35th 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 Kenya, 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 | 220 current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 358 current LCU | +62.7% |
| 1995 | 358 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 68,000 current LCU | +18894.4% |
| 1997 | 29,998 current LCU | -55.9% |
| 1998 | 9,000 current LCU | -70.0% |
| 1999 | 9,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,500 current LCU | -72.2% |
| 2001 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 current LCU | -96.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 100 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 750 current LCU, 13% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 100 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 20% 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 | 12,993 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 68,000 current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,200 current LCU | 100 current LCU | 2,500 current LCU | 8 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More science & technology data for Kenya
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 126.48 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 114.91 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 6.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Kenya was 100 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 68,000 current LCU in 1996.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Kenya rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Kenya ranks 35th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.