Telecommunications revenue in Liberia

Liberia: Telecommunications revenue was 8.1% in 2007. ▲ Rising

Latest (2007)
8.1%
World rank
6th
of 51 countries
All-time high
8.1%
in 2007
All-time low
1.7%
in 1991
Years of data
7
1989–2007

Telecommunications revenue in Liberia, 1989–2007

24681989199820071989: 3.4 % GDP1991: 1.7 % GDP1992: 4.3 % GDP1995: 5.9 % GDP1996: 6.1 % GDP1997: 2.6 % GDP2007: 8.1 % GDP

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 Liberia is 8.1%, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 212.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Liberia peaked at 8.1% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 1991.

That places Liberia 6th out of 51 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 1
1990s 4.1% 1.7% 6.1% 5
2000s 8.1% 8.1% 8.1% 1

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 3 Senegal 9.7% compare
  2. 4 Togo 9.4% compare
  3. 5 Cape Verde 8.3% compare
  4. 7 Sao Tome and Principe 6.7% compare
  5. 8 Cote d'Ivoire 6.6% compare
  6. 9 Benin 6.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Liberia?
Telecommunications revenue in Liberia was 8.1% in 2007, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 8.1% in 2007.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 1991.
How does Liberia rank for telecommunications revenue?
Liberia ranks 6th out of 51 countries with data for 2007.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is up 212.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Liberia 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.