Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania
Mauritania: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 1.91 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania, 1960–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania is 1.91 current US$, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and down 75.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania peaked at 11.17 current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
Mauritania ranks 35th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1999 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 7.6 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 7.78 current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 7.53 current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 11.17 current US$ | +48.3% |
| 2008 | 2.1 current US$ | -81.2% |
| 2009 | 1.91 current US$ | -9.2% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 1.91 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.97 current US$, 48% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 1.91 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 69% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.35 current US$ | 1.91 current US$ | 11.17 current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More science & technology data for Mauritania
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 92.07 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.9207 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 4.76 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 4.42 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 46.84 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Mauritania was 1.91 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 11.17 current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Mauritania rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Mauritania ranks 35th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.