Africa vs Senegal: Telecommunications revenue

Africa
4.0%
in 2010
Senegal
9.7%
in 2011
Africa rank
5th
Senegal rank
3rd

Telecommunications revenue over time

  • Africa
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Senegal currently reports 9.7% against 4.0% in Africa, a difference of 5.7%.

That makes Senegal's figure about 2.4 times Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1983 it was Africa ahead.

Africa ranks 5th and Senegal ranks 3rd of 6 groups.

Across the 4 decades both report, Africa averaged higher in 3 and Senegal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Senegal Difference Ahead
1980s 56.4% 1.3% 55.1% Africa
1990s 197.9% 2.7% 195.2% Africa
2000s 196.1% 7.3% 188.8% Africa
2010s 4.0% 10.0% 5.9% Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher telecommunications revenue, Africa or Senegal?
Senegal, at 9.7% against 4.0% in Africa as of 2011.
What is the difference in telecommunications revenue between Africa and Senegal?
5.7%, with Senegal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Senegal?
28 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2010.
How do Africa and Senegal rank globally for telecommunications revenue?
Africa ranks 5th and Senegal ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Telecommunications revenue (% GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Telecommunications revenue (% GDP)
Unit
% GDP
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
57 places, 1,379 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.