Residential monthly telephone subscription in Nigeria

Nigeria: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 8.45 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
8.45 current US$
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
12th
of 51 countries
All-time high
8.65 current US$
in 2010
All-time low
0 current US$
in 2009
Years of data
22
1990–2011

Residential monthly telephone subscription in Nigeria, 1990–2011

024681990200020111990: 2.5 current US$1991: 5 current US$1992: 2.9 current US$1993: 2.3 current US$1994: 2.3 current US$1995: 2.3 current US$1996: 2.3 current US$1997: 2.3 current US$1998: 2.3 current US$1999: 0.541 current US$2000: 0.492 current US$2001: 4.5 current US$2002: 4.1 current US$2003: 3.9 current US$2004: 3.8 current US$2005: 5.3 current US$2006: 5.4 current US$2007: 5.6 current US$2008: 5.9 current US$2009: 0 current US$2010: 8.6 current US$2011: 8.4 current US$

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 Nigeria is 8.45 current US$, measured in 2011.

The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 87.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Nigeria peaked at 8.65 current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 2009.

Nigeria ranks 12th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.46 current US$ 0.5415 current US$ 5.05 current US$ 10
2000s 3.9 current US$ 0 current US$ 5.9 current US$ 10
2010s 8.55 current US$ 8.45 current US$ 8.65 current US$ 2

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 9 Namibia 9.82 current US$ compare
  2. 10 Togo 9.38 current US$ compare
  3. 11 Mauritania 8.52 current US$ compare
  4. 13 Mozambique 7.71 current US$ compare
  5. 14 Niger 7.6 current US$ compare
  6. 15 Seychelles 7.06 current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Nigeria?
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Nigeria was 8.45 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 Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 8.65 current US$ in 2010.
What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 2009.
How does Nigeria rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
Nigeria ranks 12th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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

Indicator
Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
57 places, 1,080 data points, 1982–2011
Last refreshed

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.