Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 26.57 current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cape Verde, 1960–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 26.57 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2008.
That represents a change of down 42.3% on the previous year and down 47.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cape Verde peaked at 53.66 current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places Cape Verde 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 53.66 current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 50.94 current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 48.31 current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 33.8 current US$ | -30.0% |
| 2001 | 32.83 current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 34.52 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 41.4 current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 45.55 current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 45.62 current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 46.02 current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 26.57 current US$ | -42.3% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 26.57 current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.82 current US$, 7.0× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 26.57 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 9.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 15.29 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 53.66 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.29 current US$ | 26.57 current US$ | 46.02 current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More science & technology data for Cape Verde
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 111.84 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.12 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 587,026 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 146.49 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -0.5637 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 18.34 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cape Verde?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Cape Verde was 26.57 current US$ in 2008, 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 Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 53.66 current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Cape Verde rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Cape Verde ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.