Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Namibia
Namibia: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 19.95 current LCU in 2010. ▼ Falling
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Namibia, 2002–2010
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 Namibia is 19.95 current LCU, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Namibia peaked at 91.3 current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 19.95 current LCU, in 2010.
Namibia ranks 24th of 31 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 85 current LCU | — |
| 2003 | 85 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 91.3 current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 49 current LCU | -46.3% |
| 2010 | 19.95 current LCU | -59.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 19.95 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.99 current LCU, 40% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 19.95 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 500 current LCU, 4% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 77.58 current LCU | 49 current LCU | 91.3 current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 19.95 current LCU | 19.95 current LCU | 19.95 current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More science & technology data for Namibia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 85.16 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.8517 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 2.58 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 3.16 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -2.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -0.6667 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 231.33 (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 Namibia?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Namibia was 19.95 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 91.3 current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.95 current LCU in 2010.
- How does Namibia rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Namibia ranks 24th out of 31 countries with data for 2010.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia 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.