Public payphones in South Africa
South Africa: Public payphones was 158,000 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Public payphones in South Africa, 1985–2007
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 158,000 for public payphones in 2007.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, public payphones in South Africa peaked at 195,399 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 35,419, in 1985.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 38,591 | 35,419 | 40,968 | 5 |
| 1990s | 85,926 | 42,106 | 173,064 | 10 |
| 2000s | 172,439 | 158,000 | 195,399 | 8 |
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More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 78.4% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of people using the Internet 46.11 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 5.35 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is public payphones in South Africa?
- Public payphones in South Africa was 158,000 in 2007, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest public payphones recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 195,399 in 2001.
- What is the lowest public payphones recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,419 in 1985.
- How does South Africa rank for public payphones?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2007.
- Is public payphones rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Public payphones. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Total number of all types of public telephones, including coin- and card-operated and public telephones in call offices. Publicly available phones installed in private places should also be included, as should mobile public telephones. All public telephones regardless of capability (e.g., local calls or national only) should be counted. If the national definition of "payphone" differs from that above (e.g., by excluding pay phones in private places), then respondents should indicate their own definition.