Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) was 6.35 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Burkina Faso, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 6.35 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 93.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Burkina Faso peaked at 146.61 current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Burkina Faso ranks 15th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 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$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 146.61 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 128.5 current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 127.13 current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 95.83 current US$ | -24.6% |
| 2000 | 58.01 current US$ | -39.5% |
| 2001 | 56.34 current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 33.86 current US$ | -39.9% |
| 2003 | 52.31 current US$ | +54.5% |
| 2004 | 28.39 current US$ | -45.7% |
| 2005 | 28.44 current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 114.75 current US$ | +303.5% |
| 2008 | 6.7 current US$ | -94.2% |
| 2009 | 6.35 current US$ | -5.2% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 6.35 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.12 current US$, 3.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 6.35 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +303.5% | 28.44 current US$ | 114.75 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 | 49.81 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 146.61 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.79 current US$ | 6.35 current US$ | 114.75 current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More science & technology data for Burkina Faso
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 116.59 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.17 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 27.46 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 97.76 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 0.3676 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 2.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 519.72 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Burkina Faso?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Burkina Faso was 6.35 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 146.61 current US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Burkina Faso ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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
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.