Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria

Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 2.12 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
2.12 current US$
Change on year
down 36.8%
Rank
3rd
of 6 groups
All-time high
38.58 current US$
in 1998
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
37
1960–2009

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1960–2009

0102030401960198420091960: 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: 8.1 current US$1997: 23.3 current US$1998: 38.6 current US$1999: 38.6 current US$2000: 28.1 current US$2001: 26.9 current US$2002: 21.3 current US$2003: 20.6 current US$2004: 28.4 current US$2005: 14.4 current US$2006: 7.5 current US$2008: 3.3 current US$2009: 2.1 current US$

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

Analysis

In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria stood at 2.12 current US$.

That represents a change of down 36.8% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 38.58 current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1960 to 2009.
Year current US$ 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 8.1 current US$
1997 23.28 current US$ +187.4%
1998 38.58 current US$ +65.7%
1999 38.56 current US$ -0.1%
2000 28.09 current US$ -27.1%
2001 26.94 current US$ -4.1%
2002 21.33 current US$ -20.8%
2003 20.65 current US$ -3.2%
2004 28.39 current US$ +37.5%
2005 14.36 current US$ -49.4%
2006 7.51 current US$ -47.7%
2008 3.35 current US$ -55.4%
2009 2.12 current US$ -36.8%

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 10.85 current US$ 0 current US$ 38.58 current US$ 10
2000s 16.97 current US$ 2.12 current US$ 28.39 current US$ 9

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria

  1. 1 Eritrea 100.16 current US$ compare
  2. 2 Nigeria 84.36 current US$ compare
  3. 3 Angola 49.2 current US$ compare
  4. 4 Djibouti 28.13 current US$ compare
  5. 5 Cape Verde 26.57 current US$ compare
  6. 6 Côte d'Ivoire 19.12 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 2.12 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 38.58 current US$ in 1998.
What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2009.
Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and 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
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.