Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Rwanda

Rwanda: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 1.76 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
1.76 current US$
Change on year
down 45.0%
World rank
38th
of 53 countries
All-time high
5.64 current US$
in 2001
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
34
1960–2009

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Rwanda, 1960–2009

02461960198420091960: 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$2001: 5.6 current US$2002: 5.3 current US$2003: 4.6 current US$2004: 2.2 current US$2005: 2.2 current US$2006: 2.3 current US$2008: 3.2 current US$2009: 1.8 current US$

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

Rwanda recorded 1.76 current US$ for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in 2009.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.0% on the previous year and down 18.7% over five years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Rwanda peaked at 5.64 current US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.

Rwanda ranks 38th 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.

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 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 0 current US$ 8
2000s 3.4 current US$ 1.76 current US$ 5.64 current US$ 8

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 35 Mauritania 1.91 current US$ compare
  2. 36 Guinea 1.82 current US$ compare
  3. 37 Eswatini 1.77 current US$ compare
  4. 39 Uganda 1.48 current US$ compare
  5. 40 Botswana 1.4 current US$ compare
  6. 41 Kenya 1.29 current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Rwanda?
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Rwanda was 1.76 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 5.64 current US$ in 2001.
What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
How does Rwanda rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
Rwanda ranks 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
Where does this Rwanda 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

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
Last refreshed

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.