Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 46 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia, 2002–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia stood at 46 current LCU. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.9% on the previous year and down 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia peaked at 458.1 current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 46 current LCU, in 2011.
Ethiopia ranks 21st of 31 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 458.1 current LCU | — |
| 2003 | 443.1 current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 443.1 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 443.1 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 368.1 current LCU | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 169.1 current LCU | -54.1% |
| 2010 | 85 current LCU | -49.7% |
| 2011 | 46 current LCU | -45.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 46 current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 770 current LCU, 6% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 46 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 9% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 387.43 current LCU | 169.1 current LCU | 458.1 current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 65.5 current LCU | 46 current LCU | 85 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More science & technology data for Ethiopia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 65.08 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.6508 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 68.28 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 6,728 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia was 46 current LCU in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 458.1 current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 46 current LCU in 2011.
- How does Ethiopia rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Ethiopia ranks 21st out of 31 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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 prepaid connection charge (current LCU). 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.