Telecommunications revenue in Mauritania

Mauritania: Telecommunications revenue was 5.5% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
5.5%
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
11th
of 51 countries
All-time high
7.9%
in 2009
All-time low
0.9%
in 1983
Years of data
25
1982–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Mauritania, 1982–2011

024681982199620111982: 0.914 % GDP1983: 0.897 % GDP1988: 1.3 % GDP1990: 1.6 % GDP1991: 1.5 % GDP1992: 1.8 % GDP1993: 1.6 % GDP1994: 1.8 % GDP1995: 1.8 % GDP1996: 1.9 % GDP1997: 2.1 % GDP1998: 2.1 % GDP1999: 2 % GDP2000: 2 % GDP2001: 3.1 % GDP2002: 5 % GDP2003: 5.9 % GDP2004: 6.2 % GDP2005: 5.8 % GDP2006: 5.2 % GDP2007: 6.2 % GDP2008: 6.9 % GDP2009: 7.9 % GDP2010: 6 % GDP2011: 5.5 % 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 Mauritania stood at 5.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.0% on the previous year and up 77.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Mauritania peaked at 7.9% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 1983.

That places Mauritania 11th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1.0% 0.9% 1.3% 3
1990s 1.8% 1.5% 2.1% 10
2000s 5.4% 2.0% 7.9% 10
2010s 5.8% 5.5% 6.0% 2

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 8 Cote d'Ivoire 6.6% compare
  2. 9 Benin 6.3% compare
  3. 10 Djibouti 5.7% compare
  4. 12 Guinea-Bissau 5.4% compare
  5. 13 Comoros 5.2% compare
  6. 14 Democratic Republic of Congo 5.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Mauritania?
Telecommunications revenue in Mauritania was 5.5% 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 Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 7.9% in 2009.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 1983.
How does Mauritania rank for telecommunications revenue?
Mauritania ranks 11th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania 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.