Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria
Nigeria: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 84.36 current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria, 1960–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria is 84.36 current US$, measured in 2008.
The figure is up 2,070.5% on the previous year and down 96.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria peaked at 2,284 current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places Nigeria 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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 | 2,266 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 2,273 current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 2,284 current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 98.89 current US$ | -95.7% |
| 2002 | 82.93 current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2003 | 77.39 current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 75.25 current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 3.81 current US$ | -94.9% |
| 2006 | 3.89 current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 84.36 current US$ | +2070.5% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 84.36 current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.97 current US$, 21.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 84.36 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 30.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 1,137 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 2,284 current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 60.93 current US$ | 3.81 current US$ | 98.89 current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More science & technology data for Nigeria
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 70.76 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.7076 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 164.65 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 246.4 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -28.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -26.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 9,799 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria was 84.36 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,284 current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Nigeria rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.