Residential monthly telephone subscription in Lesotho
Lesotho: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 6.83 current US$ in 2010. ▲ Rising
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Lesotho, 1990–2010
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for residential monthly telephone subscription in Lesotho is 6.83 current US$, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.7% on the previous year and up 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Lesotho peaked at 8.4 current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.85 current US$, in 2002.
Lesotho ranks 16th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.05 current US$ | 3.62 current US$ | 6.12 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.18 current US$ | 2.85 current US$ | 8.4 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.83 current US$ | 6.83 current US$ | 6.83 current US$ | 1 |
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- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Lesotho?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Lesotho was 6.83 current US$ in 2010, 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 8.4 current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.85 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Lesotho rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Lesotho ranks 16th out of 51 countries with data for 2010.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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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 US dollars.