Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 5 current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 5 current LCU for residential monthly telephone subscription in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of down 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe peaked at 25,000 current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5 current LCU, in 2009.
Zimbabwe ranks 50th of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.15 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 8.75 current LCU | +69.9% |
| 1992 | 8.75 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 8.75 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 15.75 current LCU | +80.0% |
| 1995 | 15.75 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 19.69 current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 24.02 current LCU | +22.0% |
| 2000 | 160 current LCU | +566.1% |
| 2001 | 160 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 618 current LCU | +286.2% |
| 2003 | 1,830 current LCU | +196.1% |
| 2004 | 5,490 current LCU | +200.0% |
| 2005 | 25,000 current LCU | +355.4% |
| 2006 | 300 current LCU | -98.8% |
| 2009 | 5 current LCU | -98.3% |
| 2010 | 5 current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 5 current LCU | +0.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 5 current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,775 current LCU, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 5 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,081 current LCU, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +566.1% | 24.02 current LCU | 160 current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.33 current LCU | 5.15 current LCU | 24.02 current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,195 current LCU | 5 current LCU | 25,000 current LCU | 8 |
| 2010s | 5 current LCU | 5 current LCU | 5 current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zimbabwe was 5 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 25,000 current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 current LCU in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Zimbabwe ranks 50th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.