Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Nigeria
Nigeria: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 0.9746 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Nigeria, 2002–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Nigeria is 0.9746 current US$, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 98.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Nigeria peaked at 82.93 current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.9746 current US$, in 2011.
Nigeria ranks 28th of 30 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.46 current US$ | 3.81 current US$ | 82.93 current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.9863 current US$ | 0.9746 current US$ | 0.998 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 25 Chad 1.06 current US$ compare
- 26 Guinea-Bissau 1.01 current US$ compare
- 27 Madagascar 0.9876 current US$ compare
- 29 Ghana 0.7102 current US$ compare
- 30 Mali 0 current US$ compare
More science & technology data for Nigeria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 9,799 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 164.65 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 598 (2020)
- Share of the population using the Internet 41.2% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 410 (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 77.60 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.0787 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 183,207 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Nigeria?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Nigeria was 0.9746 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 82.93 current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9746 current US$ in 2011.
- How does Nigeria rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Nigeria ranks 28th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.