Telecommunications revenue in Eritrea

Eritrea: Telecommunications revenue was 3.1% in 2011. ▲ Rising

Latest (2011)
3.1%
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
32nd
of 51 countries
All-time high
3.5%
in 2008
All-time low
0.9%
in 1992
Years of data
20
1992–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Eritrea, 1992–2011

12341992200120111992: 0.922 % GDP1993: 2.3 % GDP1994: 2.2 % GDP1995: 2.6 % GDP1996: 2.6 % GDP1997: 2.9 % GDP1998: 3 % GDP1999: 2.9 % GDP2000: 2.8 % GDP2001: 2.7 % GDP2002: 2.6 % GDP2003: 2.2 % GDP2004: 2.6 % GDP2005: 3.1 % GDP2006: 2.8 % GDP2007: 2.1 % GDP2008: 3.5 % GDP2009: 2.9 % GDP2010: 3.2 % GDP2011: 3.1 % 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 Eritrea stood at 3.1%.

The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Eritrea peaked at 3.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 1992.

Eritrea ranks 32nd of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.4% 0.9% 3.0% 8
2000s 2.7% 2.1% 3.5% 10
2010s 3.1% 3.1% 3.2% 2

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 29 Madagascar 3.2% compare
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  3. 31 Namibia 3.1% compare
  4. 33 Algeria 3.0% compare
  5. 34 Egypt 2.9% compare
  6. 35 Central African Republic 2.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Eritrea?
Telecommunications revenue in Eritrea was 3.1% 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 Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2008.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 1992.
How does Eritrea rank for telecommunications revenue?
Eritrea ranks 32nd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Eritrea 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
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Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.