Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia
Zambia: Residential monthly telephone subscription was 4.11 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia stood at 4.11 current US$.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 197.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia peaked at 5.55 current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.2321 current US$, in 1991.
That places Zambia 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.4952 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0.2321 current US$ | -53.1% |
| 1992 | 1.55 current US$ | +567.3% |
| 1993 | 0.4417 current US$ | -71.5% |
| 1994 | 0.2988 current US$ | -32.4% |
| 1995 | 1.16 current US$ | +287.3% |
| 1996 | 0.8279 current US$ | -28.5% |
| 1997 | 0.7607 current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 2.69 current US$ | +253.0% |
| 1999 | 2.09 current US$ | -22.0% |
| 2000 | 1.61 current US$ | -23.2% |
| 2001 | 1.38 current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2002 | 1.14 current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2003 | 1.06 current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 2.09 current US$ | +98.1% |
| 2005 | 4.48 current US$ | +114.1% |
| 2006 | 5.55 current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2007 | 5 current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 5.34 current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 3.96 current US$ | -25.8% |
| 2010 | 4.17 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 4.11 current US$ | -1.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 4.11 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.84 current US$, 70% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 4.11 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.82 current US$, 71% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +567.3% | 0.2321 current US$ | 1.55 current US$ |
| 1995 | +287.3% | 0.2988 current US$ | 1.16 current US$ |
| 1998 | +253.0% | 0.7607 current US$ | 2.69 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.05 current US$ | 0.2321 current US$ | 2.69 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.16 current US$ | 1.06 current US$ | 5.55 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.14 current US$ | 4.11 current US$ | 4.17 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More science & technology data for Zambia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 108.7 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.09 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 28.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia?
- Residential monthly telephone subscription in Zambia was 4.11 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.55 current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest residential monthly telephone subscription recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2321 current US$ in 1991.
- How does Zambia rank for residential monthly telephone subscription?
- Zambia ranks 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is residential monthly telephone subscription rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.