Benin vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Landline phone subscriptions

Benin
1,350
in 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo
0
in 2024
Benin rank
203rd
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
206th

Landline phone subscriptions over time

  • Benin
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k196019922024

How they compare

Benin currently reports 1,350 against 0 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1,350.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Democratic Republic of Congo ahead.

Benin ranks 203rd and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 206th of 212 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 3 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Democratic Republic of Congo Difference Ahead
1970s 4,977 24,120 19,143 Democratic Republic of Congo
1980s 11,207 27,810 16,603 Democratic Republic of Congo
1990s 26,925 27,700 774.9 Democratic Republic of Congo
2000s 81,972 15,347 66,626 Benin
2010s 125,872 15,849 110,023 Benin
2020s 9,636 0 9,636 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher landline phone subscriptions, Benin or Democratic Republic of Congo?
Benin, at 1,350 against 0 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2024.
What is the difference in landline phone subscriptions between Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
1,350, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo?
55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
How do Benin and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for landline phone subscriptions?
Benin ranks 203rd and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 206th of 212 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Landline phone subscriptions
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed