Telecommunications revenue in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Telecommunications revenue was 3.9% in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
3.9%
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
22nd
of 51 countries
All-time high
3.9%
in 2006
All-time low
0.2%
in 1970
Years of data
25
1970–2006

Telecommunications revenue in Burkina Faso, 1970–2006

012341970198820061970: 0.193 % GDP1976: 0.388 % GDP1977: 0.418 % GDP1983: 0.496 % GDP1984: 0.482 % GDP1986: 0.513 % GDP1987: 0.617 % GDP1988: 0.871 % GDP1990: 1.1 % GDP1991: 1.2 % GDP1992: 1.3 % GDP1993: 1.5 % GDP1994: 1.4 % GDP1995: 1.6 % GDP1996: 1.6 % GDP1997: 1.7 % GDP1998: 1.9 % GDP1999: 1.8 % GDP2000: 2 % GDP2001: 3.6 % GDP2002: 2 % GDP2003: 2.8 % GDP2004: 3.4 % GDP2005: 3.5 % GDP2006: 3.9 % GDP

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for telecommunications revenue in Burkina Faso is 3.9%, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 142.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Burkina Faso peaked at 3.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1970.

That places Burkina Faso 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2006, putting it 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 Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) in Burkina Faso, 1970 to 2006.
Year % GDP Change
1970 0.2%
1976 0.4% +101.4%
1977 0.4% +7.7%
1983 0.5% +18.7%
1984 0.5% -2.8%
1986 0.5% +6.4%
1987 0.6% +20.3%
1988 0.9% +41.2%
1990 1.1% +31.3%
1991 1.2% +1.6%
1992 1.3% +15.7%
1993 1.5% +10.8%
1994 1.4% -4.9%
1995 1.6% +9.9%
1996 1.6% +3.8%
1997 1.7% +7.1%
1998 1.9% +7.0%
1999 1.8% -3.6%
2000 2.0% +10.5%
2001 3.6% +84.8%
2002 2.0% -45.9%
2003 2.8% +40.2%
2004 3.4% +24.0%
2005 3.5% +2.4%
2006 3.9% +11.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 3
1980s 0.6% 0.5% 0.9% 5
1990s 1.5% 1.1% 1.9% 10
2000s 3.0% 2.0% 3.9% 7

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  4. 23 Mozambique 3.9% compare
  5. 24 Tunisia 3.9% compare
  6. 25 Seychelles 3.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Burkina Faso?
Telecommunications revenue in Burkina Faso was 3.9% in 2006, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 3.9% in 2006.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1970.
How does Burkina Faso rank for telecommunications revenue?
Burkina Faso ranks 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2006.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is up 142.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso 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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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.