Residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa
South Africa: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 139.97 current LCU in 2011. β Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa, 1992β2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 139.97 current LCU for residential monthly telephone subscription in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 123.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa peaked at 251.94 current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 29.85 current LCU, in 1992.
South Africa ranks 35th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.95 current LCU | 29.85 current LCU | 55.58 current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 122.73 current LCU | 62.7 current LCU | 251.94 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.63 current LCU | 133.3 current LCU | 139.97 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Cabo Verde 392.4 current LCU compare
- 33 Mozambique 224 current LCU compare
- 34 Algeria 150 current LCU compare
- 36 Mauritius 90 current LCU compare
- 37 Seychelles 87.43 current LCU compare
- 38 Botswana 84 current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa was 139.97 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 251.94 current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.85 current LCU in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.2%. 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 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.