Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 2.72 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
2.72 current US$
Change on year
down 53.9%
World rank
15th
of 30 countries
All-time high
53.45 current US$
in 2002
All-time low
2.72 current US$
in 2011
Years of data
8
2002–2011

Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia, 2002–2011

02040602002200620112002: 53.5 current US$2003: 51.5 current US$2004: 51.3 current US$2005: 51.1 current US$2006: 42.3 current US$2009: 14.4 current US$2010: 5.9 current US$2011: 2.7 current US$

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.

Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ethiopia, year by year

Annual values for Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge (current US$) in Ethiopia, 2002 to 2011.
Year current US$ Change
2002 53.45 current US$
2003 51.52 current US$ -3.6%
2004 51.28 current US$ -0.5%
2005 51.13 current US$ -0.3%
2006 42.32 current US$ -17.2%
2009 14.36 current US$ -66.1%
2010 5.9 current US$ -58.9%
2011 2.72 current US$ -53.9%

Ethiopia compared with similar countries

  • Ethiopia's 2.72 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.72 current US$, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
  • Ethiopia's 2.72 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 12 Mauritius 3.48 current US$ compare
  2. 13 Burundi 2.92 current US$ compare
  3. 14 Namibia 2.73 current US$ compare
  4. 16 Egypt 2.53 current US$ compare
  5. 17 Morocco 2.47 current US$ compare
  6. 18 Benin 2.12 current US$ compare
  7. 18 Togo 2.12 current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

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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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Indicator
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
31 places, 216 data points, 2000–2011
Last refreshed

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.