Telecommunications revenue in Morocco

Morocco: Telecommunications revenue was 4.6% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
4.6%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
19th
of 51 countries
All-time high
4.8%
in 2007
All-time low
0.5%
in 1970
Years of data
38
1965–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Morocco, 1965–2011

0123451965198820111965: 0.543 % GDP1970: 0.47 % GDP1976: 0.533 % GDP1977: 0.56 % GDP1978: 0.611 % GDP1979: 0.62 % GDP1980: 0.581 % GDP1981: 0.649 % GDP1982: 0.584 % GDP1983: 0.657 % GDP1984: 0.945 % GDP1985: 0.927 % GDP1986: 0.643 % GDP1987: 1.2 % GDP1988: 0.942 % GDP1989: 1.1 % GDP1990: 1.3 % GDP1991: 1.3 % GDP1992: 2 % GDP1993: 1.9 % GDP1994: 1.8 % GDP1995: 2 % GDP1996: 1.9 % GDP1997: 2 % GDP1998: 1.9 % GDP1999: 2.2 % GDP2000: 3.2 % GDP2001: 3.6 % GDP2002: 3.8 % GDP2003: 3.8 % GDP2004: 4.1 % GDP2005: 4.6 % GDP2006: 4.6 % GDP2007: 4.8 % GDP2008: 4.7 % GDP2009: 4.6 % GDP2010: 4.7 % GDP2011: 4.6 % GDP

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

Analysis

Morocco recorded 4.6% for telecommunications revenue in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Morocco peaked at 4.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 1970.

That places Morocco 19th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 5
1980s 0.8% 0.6% 1.2% 10
1990s 1.8% 1.3% 2.2% 10
2000s 4.2% 3.2% 4.8% 10
2010s 4.6% 4.6% 4.7% 2

Countries ranked near Morocco

  1. 16 Mali 5.1% compare
  2. 17 Niger 4.9% compare
  3. 18 South Africa 4.7% compare
  4. 20 Eswatini 4.4% compare
  5. 21 Uganda 3.9% compare
  6. 22 Burkina Faso 3.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Morocco?
Telecommunications revenue in Morocco was 4.6% 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 Morocco?
The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 2007.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 1970.
How does Morocco rank for telecommunications revenue?
Morocco ranks 19th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Morocco 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.