Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria

Nigeria: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 84.36 current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
84.36 current US$
Change on year
up 2,070.5%
World rank
2nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
2,284 current US$
in 1995
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
31
1960–2008

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Nigeria, 1960–2008

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1960198420081960: 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: 2.3k current US$1994: 2.3k current US$1995: 2.3k current US$2001: 98.9 current US$2002: 82.9 current US$2003: 77.4 current US$2004: 75.3 current US$2005: 3.8 current US$2006: 3.9 current US$2008: 84.4 current US$

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

Annual values for Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in Nigeria, 1960 to 2008.
Year current US$ 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

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 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

  1. 1 Eritrea 100.16 current US$ compare
  2. 3 Angola 49.2 current US$ compare
  3. 4 Djibouti 28.13 current US$ compare
  4. 5 Cape Verde 26.57 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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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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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
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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.