Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eswatini
Eswatini: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.07 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eswatini, 2003–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 2.07 current US$ for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in 2011.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 68.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eswatini peaked at 10.22 current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.05 current US$, in 2010.
That places Eswatini 20th out of 30 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6.61 current US$ | — |
| 2005 | 10.22 current US$ | +54.7% |
| 2006 | 5.76 current US$ | -43.7% |
| 2010 | 2.05 current US$ | -64.4% |
| 2011 | 2.07 current US$ | +0.8% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 2.07 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.5 current US$, 83% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 2.07 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 97% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.53 current US$ | 5.76 current US$ | 10.22 current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.06 current US$ | 2.05 current US$ | 2.07 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More science & technology data for Eswatini
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 139.83 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.4 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 1.74 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 91.86 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 10 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 30.94 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eswatini?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Eswatini was 2.07 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 10.22 current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.05 current US$ in 2010.
- How does Eswatini rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Eswatini ranks 20th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.