Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) was 19.28 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa, 1992–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa is 19.28 current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 164.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa peaked at 39.62 current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.43 current US$, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 51 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10.47 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 10.48 current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 10.92 current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 11.72 current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 10.61 current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 10.76 current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 10.05 current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 9.1 current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 9.03 current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 7.28 current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2002 | 6.43 current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 10.08 current US$ | +56.9% |
| 2004 | 13.48 current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2005 | 39.62 current US$ | +194.0% |
| 2006 | 37.21 current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 15.88 current US$ | -57.3% |
| 2008 | 15.03 current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 15.46 current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 18.21 current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 19.28 current US$ | +5.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 19.28 current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.19 current US$, 3.7× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 19.28 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.82 current US$, 3.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Residential monthly telephone subscription (current US$) in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +194.0% | 13.48 current US$ | 39.62 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.51 current US$ | 9.1 current US$ | 11.72 current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 16.95 current US$ | 6.43 current US$ | 39.62 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.74 current US$ | 18.21 current US$ | 19.28 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Gabon 31.62 current US$ compare
- 2 Cameroon 21.19 current US$ compare
- 4 Cote d'Ivoire 15 current US$ compare
- 5 Congo 12.86 current US$
- 6 Madagascar 12.44 current US$ compare
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.79 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 89.37 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 5.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 8,549 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 8,549 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in South Africa was 19.28 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.62 current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.43 current US$ in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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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.