Telecommunications revenue in Egypt

Egypt: Telecommunications revenue was 2.9% in 2011. β—† Volatile

Latest (2011)
2.9%
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
34th
of 51 countries
All-time high
3.9%
in 2007
All-time low
0.4%
in 1979
Years of data
33
1976–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Egypt, 1976–2011

012341976199320111976: 0.479 % GDP1977: 0.449 % GDP1978: 0.52 % GDP1979: 0.449 % GDP1982: 0.605 % GDP1983: 0.742 % GDP1984: 0.769 % GDP1986: 0.827 % GDP1987: 1 % GDP1988: 1.1 % GDP1989: 1.2 % GDP1990: 1.2 % GDP1991: 1.3 % GDP1992: 1.1 % GDP1993: 1.1 % GDP1994: 1 % GDP1995: 1.1 % GDP1996: 1.1 % GDP1997: 1.1 % GDP1998: 1.6 % GDP1999: 2.2 % GDP2000: 2.8 % GDP2001: 2.9 % GDP2002: 2.9 % GDP2003: 3.4 % GDP2004: 3.4 % GDP2005: 3.7 % GDP2006: 3.9 % GDP2007: 3.9 % GDP2008: 3.8 % GDP2009: 3.5 % GDP2010: 3.2 % GDP2011: 2.9 % GDP

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

Analysis

Egypt recorded 2.9% for telecommunications revenue in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.5% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Egypt peaked at 3.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1979.

Egypt ranks 34th 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
1970s 0.5% 0.4% 0.5% 4
1980s 0.9% 0.6% 1.2% 7
1990s 1.3% 1.0% 2.2% 10
2000s 3.4% 2.8% 3.9% 10
2010s 3.1% 2.9% 3.2% 2

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 31 Namibia 3.1% compare
  2. 32 Eritrea 3.1% compare
  3. 33 Algeria 3.0% compare
  4. 35 Central African Republic 2.9% compare
  5. 36 Ghana 2.9% compare
  6. 37 Nigeria 2.6% compare

See the full ranking of 57 places β†’

More infrastructure data for Egypt

All data for Egypt β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Egypt?
Telecommunications revenue in Egypt 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 Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 3.9% in 2007.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1979.
How does Egypt rank for telecommunications revenue?
Egypt ranks 34th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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.