Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon

Gabon: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 3.82 current US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
3.82 current US$
Change on year
down 83.9%
World rank
21st
of 53 countries
All-time high
130.22 current US$
in 1995
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
30
1960–2006

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon, 1960–2006

0501001501960198320061960: 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$1995: 130.2 current US$1996: 126.7 current US$1997: 111 current US$1998: 109.8 current US$2001: 40.9 current US$2002: 43 current US$2003: 51.6 current US$2004: 56.8 current US$2005: 23.7 current US$2006: 3.8 current US$

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

Analysis

In 2006, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon stood at 3.82 current US$.

The figure is down 83.9% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon peaked at 130.22 current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.

That places Gabon 21st out of 53 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 79.63 current US$ 0 current US$ 130.22 current US$ 6
2000s 36.65 current US$ 3.82 current US$ 56.79 current US$ 6

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 19 Congo 4.74 current US$ compare
  2. 20 Senegal 4.24 current US$ compare
  3. 22 Libya 3.81 current US$ compare
  4. 23 Tunisia 3.7 current US$ compare
  5. 24 Seychelles 3.67 current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon?
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gabon was 3.82 current US$ in 2006, 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 Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 130.22 current US$ in 1995.
What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
How does Gabon rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
Gabon ranks 21st out of 53 countries with data for 2006.
Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon 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.