Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia
Gambia: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 11.26 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia stood at 11.26 current US$.
The figure is down 16.7% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia peaked at 19.12 current US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places Gambia 11th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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$ | — |
| 1993 | 12.05 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 11.49 current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 11.52 current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 11.24 current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 10.78 current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 10.34 current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 10.09 current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 8.99 current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 19.12 current US$ | +112.7% |
| 2002 | 15.06 current US$ | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 13.52 current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 11.26 current US$ | -16.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 11.26 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.12 current US$, 5.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 11.26 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 4.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 8.61 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 12.05 current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 13.59 current US$ | 8.99 current US$ | 19.12 current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More science & technology data for Gambia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 126.24 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 312.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 10.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 79.8 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Gambia was 11.26 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.12 current US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Gambia rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Gambia ranks 11th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.