Telecommunications revenue in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Telecommunications revenue was 2.9% in 2011. β—† Volatile

Latest (2011)
2.9%
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
35th
of 51 countries
All-time high
2.9%
in 2010
All-time low
0.2%
in 1981
Years of data
23
1965–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Central African Republic, 1965–2011

01231965198820111965: 0.469 % GDP1970: 0.642 % GDP1981: 0.231 % GDP1985: 0.434 % GDP1990: 0.646 % GDP1991: 0.887 % GDP1992: 0.99 % GDP1993: 1.2 % GDP1994: 1.4 % GDP1995: 1.3 % GDP1996: 1.3 % GDP1997: 1.2 % GDP1998: 1.2 % GDP1999: 1.1 % GDP2000: 1.1 % GDP2001: 1.1 % GDP2002: 1.1 % GDP2003: 1.2 % GDP2004: 1.2 % GDP2005: 1.1 % GDP2009: 2.8 % GDP2010: 2.9 % GDP2011: 2.9 % 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 Central African Republic stood at 2.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 163.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Central African Republic peaked at 2.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1981.

Central African Republic ranks 35th of 51 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 1
1970s 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 1
1980s 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 2
1990s 1.1% 0.6% 1.4% 10
2000s 1.4% 1.1% 2.8% 7
2010s 2.9% 2.9% 2.9% 2

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 32 Eritrea 3.1% compare
  2. 33 Algeria 3.0% compare
  3. 34 Egypt 2.9% compare
  4. 36 Ghana 2.9% compare
  5. 37 Nigeria 2.6% compare
  6. 38 Rwanda 2.6% compare

See the full ranking of 57 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Central African Republic?
Telecommunications revenue in Central African Republic was 2.9% 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 2.9% in 2010.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1981.
How does Central African Republic rank for telecommunications revenue?
Central African Republic ranks 35th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 163.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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.