Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria

Algeria: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 6.88 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
6.88 current US$
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
14th
of 53 countries
All-time high
457.96 current US$
in 1992
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
35
1960–2009

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria, 1960–2009

01002003004005001960198420091960: 0 current US$1965: 0 current US$1970: 0 current US$1975: 0 current US$1976: 0 current US$1977: 0 current US$1978: 0 current US$1979: 0 current US$1980: 0 current US$1981: 0 current US$1982: 0 current US$1983: 0 current US$1984: 0 current US$1985: 0 current US$1986: 0 current US$1987: 0 current US$1988: 0 current US$1989: 0 current US$1992: 458 current US$1993: 428.4 current US$1994: 285.3 current US$1995: 419.6 current US$1996: 365.3 current US$1997: 346.6 current US$1998: 340.5 current US$1999: 300.4 current US$2000: 265.7 current US$2001: 259 current US$2002: 313.8 current US$2003: 103.4 current US$2004: 111 current US$2005: 109.2 current US$2006: 16.5 current US$2008: 7.7 current US$2009: 6.9 current US$

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

Algeria recorded 6.88 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 97.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria peaked at 457.96 current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.

That places Algeria 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 2
1970s 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 6
1980s 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 10
1990s 368 current US$ 285.27 current US$ 457.96 current US$ 8
2000s 132.58 current US$ 6.88 current US$ 313.75 current US$ 9

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 11 Gambia 11.26 current US$ compare
  2. 12 Zimbabwe 9 current US$ compare
  3. 13 Sao Tome and Principe 8.64 current US$ compare
  4. 15 Burkina Faso 6.35 current US$ compare
  5. 16 Lesotho 5.9 current US$ compare
  6. 17 Benin 5.29 current US$ compare
  7. 17 Cameroon 5.29 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria?
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Algeria was 6.88 current US$ 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 Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 457.96 current US$ in 1992.
What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
How does Algeria rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
Algeria ranks 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 1,863 data points, 1960–2010
Last refreshed

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.