Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana
Botswana: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 84 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana, 1992–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 84 current LCU for residential monthly telephone subscription in 2011. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 425.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana peaked at 84 current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 10 current LCU, in 1992.
That places Botswana 38th out of 52 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.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 15.33 current LCU | +53.3% |
| 1994 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 15.33 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 16 current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 16 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 16 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 24.96 current LCU | +56.0% |
| 2005 | 35 current LCU | +40.2% |
| 2006 | 35 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 60 current LCU | +71.4% |
| 2008 | 82.5 current LCU | +37.5% |
| 2009 | 82.5 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 84 current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 84 current LCU | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 84 current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 144.99 current LCU, 58% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 84 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,081 current LCU, 4% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.66 current LCU | 10 current LCU | 15.33 current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 38.33 current LCU | 15.33 current LCU | 82.5 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 84 current LCU | 84 current LCU | 84 current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Botswana was 84 current LCU in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 84 current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 current LCU in 1992.
- How does Botswana rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Botswana ranks 38th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 425.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU). 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. Monthly subscription refers to the recurring fixed charge for subscribing to the PSTN. The charge should cover the rental of the line, but not the rental of the terminal (e.g., telephone set) where the terminal equipment market is liberalized. Separate charges should be stated where appropriate, for first and subsequent lines. If the rental charge includes any allowance for free or reduced rate call units, this should be indicated. If there are different charges for different exchange areas, the largest urban area should be used and specified in a note. This indicator is expressed in local currency.