Residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 2,162 current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)
2,162 current LCU
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
23rd
of 52 countries
All-time high
2.50 million current LCU
in 1993
All-time low
125 current LCU
in 1991
Years of data
6
1991–2005

Residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2005

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M1991199820051991: 125 current LCU1992: 137.5k current LCU1993: 2.5M current LCU2003: 1.8k current LCU2004: 2.2k current LCU2005: 2.2k current LCU

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2,162 current LCU, measured in 2005.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.50 million current LCU in 1993 and was at its lowest, 125 current LCU, in 1991.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 23rd out of 52 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 879,208 current LCU 125 current LCU 2.50 million current LCU 3
2000s 2,069 current LCU 1,817 current LCU 2,227 current LCU 3

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 20 Mauritania 2,394 current LCU compare
  2. 21 Mali 2,325 current LCU compare
  3. 22 Comoros 2,250 current LCU compare
  4. 24 Guinea-Bissau 2,000 current LCU compare
  5. 25 Nigeria 1,300 current LCU compare
  6. 26 Rwanda 1,180 current LCU compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,162 current LCU in 2005, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 2.50 million current LCU in 1993.
What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 125 current LCU in 1991.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 23rd out of 52 countries with data for 2005.
Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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

Indicator
Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
52 places, 975 data points, 1982–2011
Last refreshed

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.