Residential telephone connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Residential telephone connection charge was 38.23 current US$ in 2011. ▼ Falling
Residential telephone connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for residential telephone connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa is 38.23 current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, residential telephone connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 84.14 current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 35.98 current US$, in 2009.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71.31 current US$ | 48.94 current US$ | 84.14 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.9 current US$ | 35.98 current US$ | 50.58 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.07 current US$ | 37.92 current US$ | 38.23 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
More science & technology data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 48,022 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 8,160 (2020)
- Patent applications, residents 1,834 (2020)
- Mobile phone subscribers 539.3 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 13.97 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 553.27 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 14.65 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge 2.12 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.629 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is residential telephone connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Residential telephone connection charge in Sub-Saharan Africa was 38.23 current US$ in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest residential telephone connection charge recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 84.14 current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest residential telephone connection charge recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.98 current US$ in 2009.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for residential telephone connection charge?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is residential telephone connection charge rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan 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 telephone connection charge (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. Installation refers to the one time charge involved in applying for basic telephone service for business purposes. Where there are different charges for different exchange areas, the charge is generally for the largest urban area unless otherwise noted. This indicator is expressed in US dollars.