Telecommunications revenue in Eswatini

Eswatini: Telecommunications revenue was 4.4% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
4.4%
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
20th
of 51 countries
All-time high
12.4%
in 2005
All-time low
0.5%
in 1965
Years of data
34
1965–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Eswatini, 1965–2011

02.557.51012.51965198820111965: 0.526 % GDP1970: 0.622 % GDP1976: 0.955 % GDP1977: 1 % GDP1978: 1.2 % GDP1979: 1.3 % GDP1980: 1.2 % GDP1981: 1.1 % GDP1984: 2.3 % GDP1985: 2.5 % GDP1986: 2.6 % GDP1987: 2.6 % GDP1988: 2.5 % GDP1989: 2.4 % GDP1990: 1.8 % GDP1991: 1.9 % GDP1992: 1.4 % GDP1993: 1.5 % GDP1994: 1.6 % GDP1995: 1.6 % GDP1996: 1.6 % GDP1997: 1.5 % GDP1998: 1.5 % GDP1999: 2.1 % GDP2000: 2.5 % GDP2001: 2.7 % GDP2002: 2.8 % GDP2003: 11.3 % GDP2004: 11.4 % GDP2005: 12.4 % GDP2008: 4.2 % GDP2009: 4.4 % GDP2010: 4.5 % GDP2011: 4.4 % GDP

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

Analysis

Eswatini recorded 4.4% for telecommunications revenue in 2011.

The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 59.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Eswatini peaked at 12.4% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 1965.

Eswatini ranks 20th 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
1960s 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 1
1970s 1.0% 0.6% 1.3% 5
1980s 2.2% 1.1% 2.6% 8
1990s 1.6% 1.4% 2.1% 10
2000s 6.5% 2.5% 12.4% 8
2010s 4.5% 4.4% 4.5% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Eswatini?
Telecommunications revenue in Eswatini was 4.4% 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 Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2005.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 1965.
How does Eswatini rank for telecommunications revenue?
Eswatini ranks 20th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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.