Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt
Egypt: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.53 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt, 2003–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt is 2.53 current US$, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 94.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt peaked at 42.73 current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.53 current US$, in 2011.
Egypt ranks 16th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 42.73 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 16.13 current US$ | -62.3% |
| 2005 | 12.98 current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2006 | 8.72 current US$ | -32.8% |
| 2007 | 4.03 current US$ | -53.8% |
| 2008 | 3.68 current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 3.61 current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 2.67 current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2011 | 2.53 current US$ | -5.2% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 2.53 current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.5 current US$, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 2.53 current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.55 current US$, 71% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.12 current US$ | 3.61 current US$ | 42.73 current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.6 current US$ | 2.53 current US$ | 2.67 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More science & technology data for Egypt
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 97.13 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.9713 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 106.81 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 6.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Egypt was 2.53 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 42.73 current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 current US$ in 2011.
- How does Egypt rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Egypt ranks 16th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.