Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 13.41 current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone, 1960–2003
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2003, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone stood at 13.41 current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone peaked at 15 current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places Sierra Leone 10th out of 53 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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$ | — |
| 2002 | 15 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 13.41 current US$ | -10.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 13.41 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.12 current US$, 6.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 13.41 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.76 current US$, 4.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 14.2 current US$ | 13.41 current US$ | 15 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More science & technology data for Sierra Leone
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 107.88 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.08 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 8.93 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 123.71 units per square kilometre (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.14 % change on previous year (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 8.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 86.32 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone was 13.41 current US$ in 2003, 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 15 current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Sierra Leone ranks 10th out of 53 countries with data for 2003.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.