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$, in 1960.
That places Nigeria 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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
- Scientific and technical journal articles 9,799 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 164.65 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 598 (2020)
- Share of the population using the Internet 41.2% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 410 (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 77.60 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.0787 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 183,207 (2024)
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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 31 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
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.