Telecommunications revenue in Burundi

Burundi: Telecommunications revenue was 2.2% in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
2.2%
World rank
42nd
of 51 countries
All-time high
2.2%
in 2008
All-time low
0.2%
in 1965
Years of data
19
1965–2008

Telecommunications revenue in Burundi, 1965–2008

00.511.521965198620081965: 0.193 % GDP1970: 0.234 % GDP1976: 0.206 % GDP1983: 0.676 % GDP1986: 0.66 % GDP1988: 0.782 % GDP1990: 0.892 % GDP1991: 1.1 % GDP1992: 1.3 % GDP1993: 1.4 % GDP1994: 1.8 % GDP1995: 2.1 % GDP1996: 1.9 % GDP1997: 1.6 % GDP1998: 1.3 % GDP1999: 1.1 % GDP2000: 1.6 % GDP2001: 1.8 % GDP2008: 2.2 % GDP

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

Analysis

In 2008, telecommunications revenue in Burundi stood at 2.2%. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

That represents a change of up 76.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Burundi peaked at 2.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1965.

Burundi ranks 42nd of 51 countries on this measure, 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
1960s 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 1
1970s 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 2
1980s 0.7% 0.7% 0.8% 3
1990s 1.5% 0.9% 2.1% 10
2000s 1.9% 1.6% 2.2% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Burundi?
Telecommunications revenue in Burundi was 2.2% in 2008, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 2.2% in 2008.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1965.
How does Burundi rank for telecommunications revenue?
Burundi ranks 42nd out of 51 countries with data for 2008.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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
Last refreshed

Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.