Telecommunications revenue in Benin

Benin: Telecommunications revenue was 6.3% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
6.3%
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
9th
of 51 countries
All-time high
6.3%
in 2011
All-time low
0.6%
in 1976
Years of data
28
1976–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Benin, 1976–2011

02461976199320111976: 0.623 % GDP1977: 0.748 % GDP1978: 0.746 % GDP1986: 1.1 % GDP1988: 1.3 % GDP1989: 1.4 % GDP1990: 1.3 % GDP1991: 1.3 % GDP1992: 1.2 % GDP1993: 1.5 % GDP1994: 1.5 % GDP1995: 1.5 % GDP1996: 1.5 % GDP1997: 1.8 % GDP1998: 1.8 % GDP1999: 1.9 % GDP2000: 2.3 % GDP2001: 3.2 % GDP2002: 2.9 % GDP2003: 2.4 % GDP2004: 1.6 % GDP2005: 1.4 % GDP2006: 1.6 % GDP2007: 4.3 % GDP2008: 5.3 % GDP2009: 5.7 % GDP2010: 6.1 % GDP2011: 6.3 % GDP

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in % GDP.

Analysis

In 2011, telecommunications revenue in Benin stood at 6.3%. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 99.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Benin peaked at 6.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1976.

That places Benin 9th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% 3
1980s 1.3% 1.1% 1.4% 3
1990s 1.5% 1.2% 1.9% 10
2000s 3.1% 1.4% 5.7% 10
2010s 6.2% 6.1% 6.3% 2

Countries ranked near Benin

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  2. 7 Sao Tome and Principe 6.7% compare
  3. 8 Cote d'Ivoire 6.6% compare
  4. 11 Mauritania 5.5% compare
  5. 12 Guinea-Bissau 5.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Benin?
Telecommunications revenue in Benin was 6.3% 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 Benin?
The highest recorded value was 6.3% in 2011.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1976.
How does Benin rank for telecommunications revenue?
Benin ranks 9th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin 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 (% GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Telecommunications revenue (% GDP)
Unit
% GDP
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
57 places, 1,379 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.