Telecommunications revenue in Niger
Niger: Telecommunications revenue was 139.55 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Niger, 1976–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, telecommunications revenue in Niger stood at 139.55 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 936.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Niger peaked at 139.55 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 825.00 million current LCU, in 1976.
Niger ranks 16th of 52 countries on this measure, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 825.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 1.02 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1978 | 912.00 million current LCU | -10.4% |
| 1979 | 1.81 billion current LCU | +98.9% |
| 1981 | 2.94 billion current LCU | +61.9% |
| 1984 | 5.98 billion current LCU | +103.6% |
| 1985 | 5.20 billion current LCU | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 6.39 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1991 | 6.95 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 6.56 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 6.58 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 9.06 billion current LCU | +37.6% |
| 1995 | 9.64 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 8.94 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 13.83 billion current LCU | +54.8% |
| 1998 | 13.29 billion current LCU | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 9.09 billion current LCU | -31.6% |
| 2000 | 11.61 billion current LCU | +27.7% |
| 2001 | 13.47 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 20.29 billion current LCU | +50.6% |
| 2003 | 24.62 billion current LCU | +21.4% |
| 2004 | 30.71 billion current LCU | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 39.13 billion current LCU | +27.4% |
| 2011 | 139.55 billion current LCU | +256.6% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 139.55 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 30.00 billion current LCU, 4.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Niger's 139.55 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 54.87 billion current LCU, 2.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.14 billion current LCU | 825.00 million current LCU | 1.81 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.71 billion current LCU | 2.94 billion current LCU | 5.98 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.03 billion current LCU | 6.39 billion current LCU | 13.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.30 billion current LCU | 11.61 billion current LCU | 39.13 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 139.55 billion current LCU | 139.55 billion current LCU | 139.55 billion current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More infrastructure data for Niger
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 16.38 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 60.59 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 117,563 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.4349 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0043 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -31.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 117,563 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.6059 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Niger?
- Telecommunications revenue in Niger was 139.55 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 139.55 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 825.00 million current LCU in 1976.
- How does Niger rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Niger ranks 16th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 936.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.