Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon
Gabon: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 1,000 current LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon, 2001–2010
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon is 1,000 current LCU, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon peaked at 50,000 current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1,000 current LCU, in 2010.
That places Gabon 9th out of 31 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 50,000 current LCU | — |
| 2002 | 25,000 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 10,000 current LCU | -60.0% |
| 2004 | 5,000 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2005 | 2,500 current LCU | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 2,000 current LCU | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 1,000 current LCU | -50.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 1,000 current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 274.5 current LCU, 3.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 1,000 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 2.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,750 current LCU | 2,000 current LCU | 50,000 current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,000 current LCU | 1,000 current LCU | 1,000 current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More science & technology data for Gabon
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.25 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 3.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 11.82 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 90.57 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Gabon was 1,000 current LCU in 2010, 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 50,000 current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 current LCU in 2010.
- How does Gabon rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Gabon ranks 9th out of 31 countries with data for 2010.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.