Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU) in Zambia
Zambia: Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU) was 20,000 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia stood at 20,000 current LCU. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 300.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia peaked at 20,000 current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 15 current LCU, in 1990.
Zambia ranks 4th of 52 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Residential monthly telephone subscription (current LCU) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 15 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 266.67 current LCU | +1677.8% |
| 1993 | 200 current LCU | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 200 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1,000 current LCU | +400.0% |
| 1996 | 1,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 5,000 current LCU | +400.0% |
| 1999 | 5,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 5,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 5,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 10,000 current LCU | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 current LCU | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 20,000 current LCU | +0.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 20,000 current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,775 current LCU, 11.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 20,000 current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,081 current LCU, 9.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,370 current LCU | 15 current LCU | 5,000 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,000 current LCU | 5,000 current LCU | 20,000 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,000 current LCU | 20,000 current LCU | 20,000 current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia was 20,000 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 current LCU in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Zambia ranks 4th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.