Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU) was 6,400 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Tanzania, 1990–2011
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 Tanzania is 6,400 current LCU, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 108.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Tanzania peaked at 6,600 current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 545 current LCU, in 1990.
That places Tanzania 10th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 545 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 545 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,725 current LCU | +216.5% |
| 1993 | 1,985 current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1994 | 1,985 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,985 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,580 current LCU | +30.0% |
| 1997 | 3,070 current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 3,070 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,070 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3,070 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3,070 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,500 current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 3,500 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,200 current LCU | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 4,250 current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 4,250 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 6,600 current LCU | +55.3% |
| 2008 | 6,600 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 6,500 current LCU | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 6,400 current LCU | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 6,400 current LCU | +0.0% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 6,400 current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,775 current LCU, 3.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 6,400 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,081 current LCU, 3.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,056 current LCU | 545 current LCU | 3,070 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,554 current LCU | 3,070 current LCU | 6,600 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,400 current LCU | 6,400 current LCU | 6,400 current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Tanzania?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Tanzania was 6,400 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 6,600 current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 545 current LCU in 1990.
- How does Tanzania rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Tanzania ranks 10th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.