Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ghana
Ghana: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 0.7102 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ghana, 2003–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ghana is 0.7102 current US$, measured in 2009.
The figure is down 89.9% on the previous year and down 97.7% over ten years.
Ghana ranks 29th of 30 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 31.12 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 8.27 current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 7.03 current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 0.7102 current US$ | -89.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 0.7102 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.5 current US$, 28% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 0.7102 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.12 current US$, 34% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 26 Guinea-Bissau 1.01 current US$ compare
- 27 Madagascar 0.9876 current US$ compare
- 28 Nigeria 0.9746 current US$ compare
- 30 Mali 0 current US$ compare
More science & technology data for Ghana
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 113.65 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.14 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 39.13 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 146.72 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 15.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 17.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 3,270 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ghana?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Ghana was 0.7102 current US$ in 2009, 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 31.12 current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 2004.
- How does Ghana rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Ghana ranks 29th out of 30 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.