Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Benin
Benin: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.12 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Benin, 2001–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Benin recorded 2.12 current US$ for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 47.5% on the previous year and down 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Benin peaked at 41.29 current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.12 current US$, in 2011.
That places Benin 18th out of 30 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Benin, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 32.74 current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 34.43 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 41.29 current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 37.86 current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 36.02 current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 9.56 current US$ | -73.5% |
| 2008 | 5.58 current US$ | -41.6% |
| 2009 | 5.29 current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 4.04 current US$ | -23.7% |
| 2011 | 2.12 current US$ | -47.5% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 2.12 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.5 current US$, 85% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Benin's 2.12 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.35 current US$ | 5.29 current US$ | 41.29 current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.08 current US$ | 2.12 current US$ | 4.04 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More science & technology data for Benin
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.94 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 18.21 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 145.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 437.17 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Benin?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Benin was 2.12 current US$ 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 41.29 current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.12 current US$ in 2011.
- How does Benin rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Benin ranks 18th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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 US$). 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.