Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) was 2.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Central African Republic, 1965–2011
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.
Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.5% | — |
| 1970 | 0.6% | +36.8% |
| 1981 | 0.2% | -64.0% |
| 1985 | 0.4% | +87.7% |
| 1990 | 0.6% | +49.0% |
| 1991 | 0.9% | +37.3% |
| 1992 | 1.0% | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 1.2% | +24.0% |
| 1994 | 1.4% | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 1.3% | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 1.3% | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 1.2% | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 1.2% | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 1.1% | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 1.1% | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 1.2% | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 1.2% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | +152.2% |
| 2010 | 2.9% | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | -1.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.4%, 85% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.6%, 80% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +152.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| 1985 | +87.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Central African Republic
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 2,088 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.041 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0004 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 2,088 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.3882 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
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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About this data
Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.