Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia
Tunisia: Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge was 3.55 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia, 2000–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia is 3.55 current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 95.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia peaked at 93.02 current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.49 current US$, in 2010.
Tunisia ranks 11th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.59 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 83.41 current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 84.51 current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 93.02 current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 7.71 current US$ | -91.7% |
| 2006 | 3.76 current US$ | -51.3% |
| 2007 | 3.9 current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 4.06 current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 3.7 current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 3.49 current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 3.55 current US$ | +1.6% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 3.55 current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.5 current US$, 1.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 3.55 current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.55 current US$, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.3 current US$ | 3.7 current US$ | 93.02 current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.52 current US$ | 3.49 current US$ | 3.55 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More science & technology data for Tunisia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 117.61 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.18 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 14.44 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 104.17 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -11.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -10.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 5,493 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0005 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia?
- Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge in Tunisia was 3.55 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 93.02 current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular prepaid connection charge recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.49 current US$ in 2010.
- How does Tunisia rank for mobile cellular prepaid connection charge?
- Tunisia ranks 11th out of 30 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile cellular prepaid connection charge rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.