Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia
Namibia: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 19 current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia, 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 Namibia stood at 19 current LCU.
That represents a change of down 61.2% on the previous year and down 92.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia peaked at 250 current LCU in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Namibia 40th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia, 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 | 250 current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 85 current LCU | -66.0% |
| 2003 | 85 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 91.3 current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 49 current LCU | -46.3% |
| 2008 | 49 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 19 current LCU | -61.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 19 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 750 current LCU, 3% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 19 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 4% 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 | 125 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 250 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 109.79 current LCU | 19 current LCU | 250 current LCU | 8 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More science & technology data for Namibia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 85.16 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.8517 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 2.58 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 3.16 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -2.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -0.6667 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 231.33 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia was 19 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 250 current LCU in 1995.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Namibia rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Namibia ranks 40th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.