Telecommunications revenue in Gambia
Gambia: Telecommunications revenue was 594.40 million current LCU in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Gambia, 1965–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2002, telecommunications revenue in Gambia stood at 594.40 million current LCU. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.3% on the previous year and up 315.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Gambia peaked at 594.40 million current LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, 99,000 current LCU, in 1965.
Gambia ranks 49th of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Telecommunications revenue in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 99,000 current LCU | — |
| 1970 | 196,000 current LCU | +98.0% |
| 1984 | 9.05 million current LCU | +4515.8% |
| 1985 | 13.22 million current LCU | +46.2% |
| 1986 | 21.77 million current LCU | +64.6% |
| 1987 | 35.11 million current LCU | +61.3% |
| 1988 | 55.64 million current LCU | +58.5% |
| 1989 | 69.07 million current LCU | +24.1% |
| 1990 | 91.80 million current LCU | +32.9% |
| 1991 | 111.17 million current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1992 | 143.00 million current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1993 | 181.20 million current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 177.88 million current LCU | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 221.68 million current LCU | +24.6% |
| 1996 | 261.96 million current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1997 | 198.85 million current LCU | -24.1% |
| 1998 | 280.16 million current LCU | +40.9% |
| 1999 | 268.38 million current LCU | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 344.65 million current LCU | +28.4% |
| 2001 | 417.84 million current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2002 | 594.40 million current LCU | +42.3% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 594.40 million current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 30.00 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 594.40 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 54.87 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Telecommunications revenue in Gambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +4515.8% | 196,000 current LCU | 9.05 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 99,000 current LCU | 99,000 current LCU | 99,000 current LCU | 1 |
| 1970s | 196,000 current LCU | 196,000 current LCU | 196,000 current LCU | 1 |
| 1980s | 33.97 million current LCU | 9.05 million current LCU | 69.07 million current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 193.61 million current LCU | 91.80 million current LCU | 280.16 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 452.30 million current LCU | 344.65 million current LCU | 594.40 million current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More infrastructure data for Gambia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 126.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 44,127 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.6 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.016 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 0.8986 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 44,127 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Gambia?
- Telecommunications revenue in Gambia was 594.40 million current LCU in 2002, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 594.40 million current LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 99,000 current LCU in 1965.
- How does Gambia rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Gambia ranks 49th out of 52 countries with data for 2002.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 315.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.