Residential monthly telephone subscription in Kenya
Kenya: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 580 current LCU in 2011. ▲ Rising
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Kenya, 1993–2011
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 Kenya is 580 current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Kenya peaked at 580 current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 132 current LCU, in 1993.
That places Kenya 31st out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 132 current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 255 current LCU | +93.2% |
| 1995 | 255 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 255 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 255 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 255 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 255 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 254 current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 354 current LCU | +39.4% |
| 2002 | 500 current LCU | +41.2% |
| 2003 | 480 current LCU | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 580 current LCU | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 580 current LCU | +0.0% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 580 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,775 current LCU, 33% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 580 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,081 current LCU, 28% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 237.43 current LCU | 132 current LCU | 255 current LCU | 7 |
| 2000s | 506.8 current LCU | 254 current LCU | 580 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 580 current LCU | 580 current LCU | 580 current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Kenya?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Kenya was 580 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 580 current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 132 current LCU in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Kenya ranks 31st out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya 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.