Telecommunications revenue in Chad
Chad: Telecommunications revenue was 2.3% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Chad, 1965–2011
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 Chad is 2.3%, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and up 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Chad peaked at 3.3% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1985.
Chad ranks 41st 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.
Telecommunications revenue in Chad, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.2% | — |
| 1970 | 0.3% | +29.3% |
| 1985 | 0.1% | -46.9% |
| 1986 | 0.2% | +52.8% |
| 1987 | 0.3% | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 0.3% | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 0.3% | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 0.9% | +205.4% |
| 1991 | 0.6% | -40.0% |
| 1992 | 0.7% | +18.3% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | +32.4% |
| 1994 | 0.7% | -17.3% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 0.5% | -30.7% |
| 1997 | 0.6% | +22.2% |
| 1998 | 1.0% | +76.2% |
| 1999 | 1.4% | +36.7% |
| 2009 | 3.3% | +138.8% |
| 2010 | 2.7% | -19.5% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | -12.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 2.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.4%, 69% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Chad's 2.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.6%, 65% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More infrastructure data for Chad
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 14.80 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 72.93 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.7293 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Chad?
- Telecommunications revenue in Chad was 2.3% 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3% in 2009.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1985.
- How does Chad rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Chad ranks 41st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.