Telecommunications revenue in Rwanda

Rwanda: Telecommunications revenue was 2.6% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
2.6%
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
38th
of 51 countries
All-time high
3.0%
in 2010
All-time low
0.3%
in 1978
Years of data
30
1976–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Rwanda, 1976–2011

01231976199320111976: 0.301 % GDP1977: 0.269 % GDP1978: 0.268 % GDP1979: 0.303 % GDP1980: 0.287 % GDP1985: 0.321 % GDP1986: 0.332 % GDP1987: 0.47 % GDP1988: 0.463 % GDP1989: 0.672 % GDP1990: 0.852 % GDP1991: 0.563 % GDP1992: 0.598 % GDP1993: 0.619 % GDP1994: 1.1 % GDP1995: 0.59 % GDP1996: 0.566 % GDP1997: 0.919 % GDP1998: 0.936 % GDP1999: 0.991 % GDP2000: 1 % GDP2001: 2.6 % GDP2002: 2.8 % GDP2003: 2.6 % GDP2006: 2.7 % GDP2007: 2.8 % GDP2008: 3 % GDP2009: 2.9 % GDP2010: 3 % GDP2011: 2.6 % 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 Rwanda is 2.6%, measured in 2011.

The figure is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Rwanda peaked at 3.0% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 1978.

Rwanda ranks 38th 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
1970s 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 4
1980s 0.4% 0.3% 0.7% 6
1990s 0.8% 0.6% 1.1% 10
2000s 2.5% 1.0% 3.0% 8
2010s 2.8% 2.6% 3.0% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Rwanda?
Telecommunications revenue in Rwanda was 2.6% 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2010.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 1978.
How does Rwanda rank for telecommunications revenue?
Rwanda ranks 38th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.