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
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2005
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.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 125 current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 137,500 current LCU | +109900.0% |
| 1993 | 2.50 million current LCU | +1718.2% |
| 2003 | 1,817 current LCU | -99.9% |
| 2004 | 2,227 current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 2,162 current LCU | -2.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,162 current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 2,000 current LCU, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,162 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,081 current LCU, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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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
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.