Residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda
Uganda: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 4.88 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda, 1992–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 4.88 current US$ for residential monthly telephone subscription in 2011.
The figure is down 13.7% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda peaked at 17.54 current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.6694 current US$, in 1993.
Uganda ranks 30th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.7056 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0.6694 current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 1.53 current US$ | +128.8% |
| 1995 | 6.19 current US$ | +304.3% |
| 1996 | 5.74 current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 17.54 current US$ | +205.9% |
| 1998 | 8.06 current US$ | -54.0% |
| 1999 | 6.87 current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 6.08 current US$ | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 5.7 current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 5.56 current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 5.09 current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 5.52 current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 5.62 current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 5.46 current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 5.8 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 5.81 current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 4.93 current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 5.65 current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 4.88 current US$ | -13.7% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 4.88 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.88 current US$, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 4.88 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.82 current US$, 84% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +304.3% | 1.53 current US$ | 6.19 current US$ |
| 1997 | +205.9% | 5.74 current US$ | 17.54 current US$ |
| 1994 | +128.8% | 0.6694 current US$ | 1.53 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.91 current US$ | 0.6694 current US$ | 17.54 current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.56 current US$ | 4.93 current US$ | 6.08 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.26 current US$ | 4.88 current US$ | 5.65 current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Uganda was 4.88 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 17.54 current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6694 current US$ in 1993.
- How does Uganda rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Uganda ranks 30th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.