Telecommunications revenue in Congo

Congo: Telecommunications revenue was 3.2% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
3.2%
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
28th
of 51 countries
All-time high
4.4%
in 2009
All-time low
0.7%
in 1982
Years of data
23
1965–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Congo, 1965–2011

12341965198820111965: 1 % GDP1970: 1.1 % GDP1976: 1 % GDP1977: 1.2 % GDP1981: 0.79 % GDP1982: 0.652 % GDP1983: 0.75 % GDP1984: 0.899 % GDP1985: 0.948 % GDP1986: 1.7 % GDP1987: 1.8 % GDP1988: 2.1 % GDP1989: 2 % GDP1990: 2.2 % GDP1991: 2.2 % GDP1992: 2.4 % GDP1993: 2.3 % GDP1994: 2.3 % GDP1995: 2.2 % GDP2004: 2.7 % GDP2009: 4.4 % GDP2010: 3.5 % GDP2011: 3.2 % 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 Congo stood at 3.2%.

The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Congo peaked at 4.4% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1982.

That places Congo 28th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1
1970s 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% 3
1980s 1.3% 0.7% 2.1% 9
1990s 2.3% 2.2% 2.4% 6
2000s 3.5% 2.7% 4.4% 2
2010s 3.3% 3.2% 3.5% 2

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  5. 30 Sudan 3.1% compare
  6. 31 Namibia 3.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Congo?
Telecommunications revenue in Congo was 3.2% 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 Congo?
The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2009.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1982.
How does Congo rank for telecommunications revenue?
Congo ranks 28th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo 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.