Telecommunications revenue in Namibia

Namibia: Telecommunications revenue was 2.83 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
2.83 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
42nd
of 52 countries
All-time high
2.87 billion current LCU
in 2009
All-time low
92.25 million current LCU
in 1988
Years of data
19
1988–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Namibia, 1988–2011

01.0B2.0B3.0B1988199920111988: 92.2M current LCU1989: 114.8M current LCU1991: 140.3M current LCU1992: 176.2M current LCU1993: 225.0M current LCU1994: 219.5M current LCU1995: 266.9M current LCU1996: 330.6M current LCU1997: 373.4M current LCU1998: 523.4M current LCU1999: 689.7M current LCU2000: 843.6M current LCU2001: 1.0B current LCU2002: 1.3B current LCU2003: 1.5B current LCU2004: 1.8B current LCU2009: 2.9B current LCU2010: 2.7B current LCU2011: 2.8B current LCU

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 Namibia is 2.83 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.

The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 176.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Namibia peaked at 2.87 billion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 92.25 million current LCU, in 1988.

That places Namibia 42nd out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 103.52 million current LCU 92.25 million current LCU 114.79 million current LCU 2
1990s 327.21 million current LCU 140.32 million current LCU 689.70 million current LCU 9
2000s 1.54 billion current LCU 843.59 million current LCU 2.87 billion current LCU 6
2010s 2.76 billion current LCU 2.68 billion current LCU 2.83 billion current LCU 2

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 39 Sudan 5.37 billion current LCU compare
  2. 40 Liberia 3.68 billion current LCU compare
  3. 41 Botswana 3.00 billion current LCU compare
  4. 43 Tunisia 2.54 billion current LCU compare
  5. 44 Sierra Leone 2.20 billion current LCU compare
  6. 45 Ghana 1.71 billion current LCU compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Namibia?
Telecommunications revenue in Namibia was 2.83 billion 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 Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 2.87 billion current LCU in 2009.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 92.25 million current LCU in 1988.
How does Namibia rank for telecommunications revenue?
Namibia ranks 42nd out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 176.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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

Indicator
Telecommunications revenue (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
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
52 places, 1,306 data points, 1965–2011
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Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.