Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia

Russia: Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate was -5.33 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-5.33 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 32.3%
World rank
124th
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.46 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-9.22 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
48
1976–2023

Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia, 1976–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia is -5.33 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 32.3% on the previous year and down 32.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia peaked at 18.46 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -9.22 % change on previous year, in 2016.

That places Russia 124th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia, 1976 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1976 10.17 % change on previous year —
1977 18.46 % change on previous year +81.5%
1978 9.09 % change on previous year -50.8%
1979 9.52 % change on previous year +4.8%
1980 5.43 % change on previous year -42.9%
1981 13.71 % change on previous year +152.3%
1982 7.25 % change on previous year -47.1%
1983 7.27 % change on previous year +0.2%
1984 7.25 % change on previous year -0.3%
1985 7.27 % change on previous year +0.3%
1986 7.26 % change on previous year -0.2%
1987 7.22 % change on previous year -0.6%
1988 7.21 % change on previous year -0.1%
1989 7.22 % change on previous year +0.2%
1990 7.25 % change on previous year +0.4%
1991 7.71 % change on previous year +6.3%
1992 2.48 % change on previous year -67.9%
1993 2.74 % change on previous year +10.7%
1994 2.65 % change on previous year -3.3%
1995 3.82 % change on previous year +44.3%
1996 3.58 % change on previous year -6.4%
1997 9.01 % change on previous year +151.8%
1998 3.52 % change on previous year -60.9%
1999 5.82 % change on previous year +65.2%
2000 3.62 % change on previous year -37.8%
2001 3.77 % change on previous year +4.0%
2002 6.68 % change on previous year +77.2%
2003 1.69 % change on previous year -74.7%
2004 6.65 % change on previous year +293.4%
2005 4.16 % change on previous year -37.5%
2006 9.48 % change on previous year +128.0%
2007 3 % change on previous year -68.3%
2008 0.7101 % change on previous year -76.4%
2009 -0.3507 % change on previous year -149.4%
2010 -1.02 % change on previous year +191.4%
2011 -1.7 % change on previous year +66.5%
2012 -4.49 % change on previous year +164.0%
2013 -4.02 % change on previous year -10.5%
2014 -5.59 % change on previous year +38.9%
2015 -6.96 % change on previous year +24.6%
2016 -9.22 % change on previous year +32.4%
2017 -1.01 % change on previous year -89.1%
2018 -5.77 % change on previous year +474.0%
2019 -8.08 % change on previous year +40.1%
2020 -6.44 % change on previous year -20.4%
2021 -7.83 % change on previous year +21.7%
2022 -7.86 % change on previous year +0.4%
2023 -5.33 % change on previous year -32.3%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's -5.33 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -3.79 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (82 countries reporting)
  • Russia's -5.33 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -6.11 % change on previous year, 87% of the median. (55 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia 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.

YearChange FromTo
2018 -474.0% -1.01 % change on previous year -5.77 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.81 % change on previous year 9.09 % change on previous year 18.46 % change on previous year 4
1980s 7.71 % change on previous year 5.43 % change on previous year 13.71 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.86 % change on previous year 2.48 % change on previous year 9.01 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.94 % change on previous year -0.3507 % change on previous year 9.48 % change on previous year 10
2010s -4.79 % change on previous year -9.22 % change on previous year -1.01 % change on previous year 10
2020s -6.87 % change on previous year -7.86 % change on previous year -5.33 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 121 Finland -5.06 % change on previous year compare
  2. 122 Hong Kong -5.2 % change on previous year compare
  3. 123 East Timor -5.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 125 Benin -5.4 % change on previous year compare
  5. 126 Denmark -5.51 % change on previous year compare
  6. 127 Iraq -5.85 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia?
Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate in Russia was -5.33 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 18.46 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was -9.22 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does Russia rank for landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate?
Russia ranks 124th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
Is landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Landline phone subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Landline phone subscriptions, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
211 places, 11,415 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Landline phone subscriptions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.