Residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia
Somalia: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 2.06 current US$ in 2005. ▲ Rising
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia, 1997–2005
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia stood at 2.06 current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia peaked at 2.14 current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1 current US$, in 2003.
That places Somalia 43rd out of 51 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1.61 current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 1.68 current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 1.44 current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 1.52 current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.13 current US$ | -25.5% |
| 2003 | 1 current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 2.14 current US$ | +113.6% |
| 2005 | 2.06 current US$ | -3.8% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 2.06 current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.88 current US$, 42% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 2.06 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.82 current US$, 35% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.58 current US$ | 1.44 current US$ | 1.68 current US$ | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.57 current US$ | 1 current US$ | 2.14 current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More science & technology data for Somalia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 53.96 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5396 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 9.91 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 15.79 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.61 % change on previous year (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 12.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 151.88 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Somalia was 2.06 current US$ in 2005, 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 current US$ in 2003.
- How does Somalia rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Somalia ranks 43rd out of 51 countries with data for 2005.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Somalia 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.