Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 13.41 current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2003)
13.41 current US$
Change on year
down 10.6%
World rank
10th
of 53 countries
All-time high
15 current US$
in 2002
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
30
1960–2003

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sierra Leone, 1960–2003

0510151960198120031960: 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$2003: 13.4 current US$

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.

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$ 10
2000s 14.2 current US$ 13.41 current US$ 15 current US$ 2

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 7 South Africa 17.58 current US$ compare
  2. 8 Morocco 14.89 current US$ compare
  3. 9 Ethiopia 14.36 current US$ compare
  4. 11 Gambia 11.26 current US$ compare
  5. 12 Zimbabwe 9 current US$ compare
  6. 13 Sao Tome and Principe 8.64 current US$ compare

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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

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.