Telecommunications revenue in Gabon
Gabon: Telecommunications revenue was 108.23 billion current LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Gabon, 1983–2007
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for telecommunications revenue in Gabon is 108.23 billion current LCU, measured in 2007.
The figure is up 39.7% on the previous year and up 148.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Gabon peaked at 114.07 billion current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, 7.17 billion current LCU, in 1983.
That places Gabon 21st out of 52 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Telecommunications revenue in Gabon, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 7.17 billion current LCU | — |
| 1990 | 22.28 billion current LCU | +210.7% |
| 1991 | 31.36 billion current LCU | +40.7% |
| 1992 | 32.03 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 29.50 billion current LCU | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 28.97 billion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 32.64 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 35.30 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 43.48 billion current LCU | +23.2% |
| 1998 | 64.39 billion current LCU | +48.1% |
| 1999 | 69.58 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 76.89 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 114.07 billion current LCU | +48.3% |
| 2002 | 89.87 billion current LCU | -21.2% |
| 2003 | 82.89 billion current LCU | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 101.50 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2005 | 77.46 billion current LCU | -23.7% |
| 2007 | 108.23 billion current LCU | +39.7% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 108.23 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.19 billion current LCU, 8.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 108.23 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 54.87 billion current LCU, 2.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Telecommunications revenue in Gabon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +210.7% | 7.17 billion current LCU | 22.28 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.17 billion current LCU | 7.17 billion current LCU | 7.17 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 1990s | 38.95 billion current LCU | 22.28 billion current LCU | 69.58 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.99 billion current LCU | 76.89 billion current LCU | 114.07 billion current LCU | 7 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More infrastructure data for Gabon
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 3.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 125.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 67,119 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 2.64 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 23.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 67,119 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.25 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Gabon?
- Telecommunications revenue in Gabon was 108.23 billion current LCU in 2007, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 114.07 billion current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.17 billion current LCU in 1983.
- How does Gabon rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Gabon ranks 21st out of 52 countries with data for 2007.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Telecommunications revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.