Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) was 3.9% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Mozambique, 1981–2009
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 Mozambique is 3.9%, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and down 99.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Mozambique peaked at 3,171.3% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 2007.
That places Mozambique 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Telecommunications revenue (% GDP) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 391.8% | — |
| 1982 | 383.3% | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 453.1% | +18.2% |
| 1984 | 566.5% | +25.0% |
| 1985 | 580.3% | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 561.8% | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 740.2% | +31.7% |
| 1988 | 973.4% | +31.5% |
| 1989 | 1,281.4% | +31.6% |
| 1990 | 1,839.1% | +43.5% |
| 1991 | 2,504.3% | +36.2% |
| 1992 | 3,021.7% | +20.7% |
| 1993 | 3,171.3% | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 2,914.2% | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 2,738.6% | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 1,799.7% | -34.3% |
| 1997 | 1,722.6% | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 1,721.5% | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 2,118.8% | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 2,576.2% | +21.6% |
| 2001 | 2,906.8% | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 3,055.6% | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 2,038.4% | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 1,815.9% | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 1,455.4% | -19.9% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | -99.7% |
| 2008 | 4.7% | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | -17.2% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 3.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.4%, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 3.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.6%, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 659.1% | 383.3% | 1,281.4% | 9 |
| 1990s | 2,355.2% | 1,721.5% | 3,171.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,540.1% | 3.8% | 3,055.6% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More infrastructure data for Mozambique
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 17.14 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 49.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 28,329 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.0818 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0008 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -6.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 28,329 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.495 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Mozambique?
- Telecommunications revenue in Mozambique was 3.9% in 2009, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 3,171.3% in 1993.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 2007.
- How does Mozambique rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Mozambique ranks 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2009.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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
Telecommunications revenue is the revenue from the provision of telecommunications services such as fixed-line, mobile, and data.