Telecommunications revenue in Lesotho
Lesotho: Telecommunications revenue was 315.70 million current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Lesotho, 1981–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 315.70 million current LCU for telecommunications revenue in 2011.
That represents a change of down 34.8% on the previous year and up 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Lesotho peaked at 484.45 million current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.60 million current LCU, in 1982.
Lesotho ranks 51st 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.58 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 3.60 million current LCU | -21.4% |
| 1983 | 4.50 million current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1984 | 8.30 million current LCU | +84.7% |
| 1985 | 8.92 million current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 9.10 million current LCU | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 25.68 million current LCU | +182.1% |
| 1988 | 25.54 million current LCU | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 34.34 million current LCU | +34.4% |
| 1990 | 36.52 million current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 37.74 million current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 39.00 million current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 40.85 million current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 44.50 million current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 47.85 million current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 63.87 million current LCU | +33.5% |
| 1997 | 67.03 million current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 65.20 million current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 69.20 million current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 80.00 million current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 142.00 million current LCU | +77.5% |
| 2002 | 147.00 million current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 78.00 million current LCU | -46.9% |
| 2005 | 53.00 million current LCU | -32.1% |
| 2007 | 178.00 million current LCU | +235.8% |
| 2010 | 484.45 million current LCU | +172.2% |
| 2011 | 315.70 million current LCU | -34.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 315.70 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 60.55 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 315.70 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 Lesotho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +235.8% | 53.00 million current LCU | 178.00 million current LCU |
| 1987 | +182.1% | 9.10 million current LCU | 25.68 million current LCU |
| 2010 | +172.2% | 178.00 million current LCU | 484.45 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.84 million current LCU | 3.60 million current LCU | 34.34 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 51.18 million current LCU | 36.52 million current LCU | 69.20 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.00 million current LCU | 53.00 million current LCU | 178.00 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 400.07 million current LCU | 315.70 million current LCU | 484.45 million current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More infrastructure data for Lesotho
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.64 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 70.33 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 7,980 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.3414 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0034 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 7,980 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.7033 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Lesotho?
- Telecommunications revenue in Lesotho was 315.70 million current LCU in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 484.45 million current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.60 million current LCU in 1982.
- How does Lesotho rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Lesotho ranks 51st out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.