Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Eritrea

Eritrea: Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony was 85.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
85.0%
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
22nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
85.0%
in 2011
All-time low
0.0%
in 1996
Years of data
14
1996–2011

Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Eritrea, 1996–2011

0204060801996200320111996: 0 %1997: 0 %1998: 0 %1999: 0 %2000: 0 %2001: 0 %2002: 0 %2003: 0 %2006: 1.2 %2007: 1.6 %2008: 79.5 %2009: 80 %2010: 83 %2011: 85 %

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2011, population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Eritrea stood at 85.0%. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 6,700.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Eritrea peaked at 85.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1996.

That places Eritrea 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4
2000s 20.3% 0.0% 80.0% 8
2010s 84.0% 83.0% 85.0% 2

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 20 Kenya 89.1% compare
  2. 21 Sudan 86.7% compare
  3. 22 Gambia 85.0% compare
  4. 22 Malawi 85.0% compare
  5. 22 Tanzania 85.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Eritrea?
Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony in Eritrea was 85.0% in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest population coverage of mobile cellular telephony recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 85.0% in 2011.
What is the lowest population coverage of mobile cellular telephony recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1996.
How does Eritrea rank for population coverage of mobile cellular telephony?
Eritrea ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2011.
Where does this Eritrea data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Population coverage of mobile cellular telephony (%)
Unit
%
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
46 places, 484 data points, 1991–2011
Last refreshed

Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Percentage of population covered by mobile cellular telephony refers to the percentage of a country’s inhabitants that live within areas served by a mobile cellular signal, irrespective of whether or not they choose to use it. This should not be confused with the percentage of the land area covered by a mobile cellular signal or the percentage of the population that subscribe to mobile cellular service. Note that this measures the theoretical ability to use mobile cellular services if one has a cellular telephone and a subscription.