Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea
Eritrea: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 50.08 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea, 2002–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea stood at 50.08 current US$.
The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and down 45.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea peaked at 101.52 current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 2002.
Eritrea ranks 3rd of 30 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 101.52 current US$ | — |
| 2005 | 91.1 current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 91.06 current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 100.16 current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 50.08 current US$ | -50.0% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 50.08 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.72 current US$, 18.4× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 50.08 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 23.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.77 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 101.52 current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 50.08 current US$ | 50.08 current US$ | 50.08 current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 1 Burkina Faso 114.75 current US$ compare
- 2 Djibouti 60.21 current US$ compare
- 4 Cape Verde 46.02 current US$ compare
- 5 South Africa 22.01 current US$ compare
- 6 Cote d'Ivoire 19.12 current US$ compare
More science & technology data for Eritrea
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 59.12 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5912 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 2.02 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 16.64 units per square kilometre (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 9.98 % change on previous year (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.93 % change on previous year (2022)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 29.08 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eritrea was 50.08 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 Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 101.52 current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Eritrea rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Eritrea ranks 3rd out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.