Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) in Africa
Africa: Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) was 5.37 current US$ in 2011. ▲ Rising
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Africa, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, residential monthly telephone subscription in Africa stood at 5.37 current US$.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Africa peaked at 6.21 current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.29 current US$, in 2001.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.19 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 3.66 current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1992 | 4.69 current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1993 | 4.83 current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 3.89 current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1995 | 4.03 current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 4.5 current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 3.58 current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1998 | 3.58 current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.4 current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 3.38 current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 3.29 current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 3.62 current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 4.66 current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 5.33 current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 5.27 current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 5.45 current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 5.77 current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 6.21 current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 5.68 current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 5.63 current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 5.37 current US$ | -4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.04 current US$ | 3.4 current US$ | 4.83 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.87 current US$ | 3.29 current US$ | 6.21 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.5 current US$ | 5.37 current US$ | 5.63 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 2 Cameroon 21.19 current US$ compare
- 3 South Africa 19.28 current US$ compare
- 4 Cote d'Ivoire 15 current US$ compare
- 5 Congo 12.86 current US$ compare
- 6 Madagascar 12.44 current US$ compare
- 7 Botswana 12.28 current US$ compare
- 8 Angola 10.08 current US$ compare
More science & technology data for Africa
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 41.8% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 94.9% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 90.2% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 77.6% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 69.4% (2024)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 54.9% (2024)
- Mobile phone subscribers 623.58 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 28.95 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 652.53 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 25.95 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Africa?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Africa was 5.37 current US$ 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 Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.21 current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.29 current US$ in 2001.
- How does Africa rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Africa ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 US dollars.