Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.72 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia, 2002–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia stood at 2.72 current US$. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 53.9% on the previous year and down 94.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia peaked at 53.45 current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.72 current US$, in 2011.
Ethiopia ranks 15th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.01 current US$ | 14.36 current US$ | 53.45 current US$ | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.31 current US$ | 2.72 current US$ | 5.9 current US$ | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Ethiopia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 6,728 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 65.08 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 65.08 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 54 (2020)
- Share of the population using the Internet 21.9% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 6 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2017)
- Number of people using the Internet 20.39 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.5939 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia was 2.72 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 53.45 current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.72 current US$ in 2011.
- How does Ethiopia rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Ethiopia ranks 15th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.