Telecommunications revenue in Namibia
Namibia: Telecommunications revenue was 2.83 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Namibia, 1988–2011
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.
Telecommunications revenue in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 92.25 million current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 114.79 million current LCU | +24.4% |
| 1991 | 140.32 million current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1992 | 176.15 million current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1993 | 225.00 million current LCU | +27.7% |
| 1994 | 219.47 million current LCU | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 266.89 million current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1996 | 330.59 million current LCU | +23.9% |
| 1997 | 373.40 million current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 523.38 million current LCU | +40.2% |
| 1999 | 689.70 million current LCU | +31.8% |
| 2000 | 843.59 million current LCU | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 1.48 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 1.77 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2009 | 2.87 billion current LCU | +62.3% |
| 2010 | 2.68 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 2.83 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2.83 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 60.55 billion current LCU, 5% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2.83 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 54.87 billion current LCU, 5% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Telecommunications revenue in Namibia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +62.3% | 1.77 billion current LCU | 2.87 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Namibia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 2.58 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 85.16 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 77,390 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 2.55 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -4.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 77,390 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.8517 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 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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Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.