Telecommunications revenue in Senegal

Senegal: Telecommunications revenue was 9.7% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
9.7%
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
3rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
10.1%
in 2009
All-time low
0.3%
in 1980
Years of data
30
1980–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Senegal, 1980–2011

02468101980199520111980: 0.296 % GDP1983: 1.3 % GDP1984: 1.1 % GDP1985: 1.2 % GDP1986: 1.4 % GDP1987: 1.3 % GDP1988: 1.4 % GDP1989: 1.5 % GDP1990: 1.9 % GDP1991: 2.1 % GDP1992: 3.8 % GDP1993: 2.4 % GDP1994: 2.7 % GDP1995: 2.2 % GDP1996: 2.5 % GDP1997: 2.9 % GDP1998: 3.3 % GDP1999: 3.4 % GDP2000: 4.2 % GDP2001: 4.4 % GDP2002: 4.8 % GDP2003: 5.8 % GDP2004: 6.8 % GDP2005: 7.8 % GDP2006: 9 % GDP2007: 9.8 % GDP2008: 10 % GDP2009: 10.1 % GDP2010: 10 % GDP2011: 9.7 % 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 Senegal is 9.7%, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 117.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Senegal peaked at 10.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 1980.

Senegal ranks 3rd of 51 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1.2% 0.3% 1.5% 8
1990s 2.7% 1.9% 3.8% 10
2000s 7.3% 4.2% 10.1% 10
2010s 9.8% 9.7% 10.0% 2

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 1 Zimbabwe 10.3% compare
  2. 2 Kenya 9.9% compare
  3. 4 Togo 9.4% compare
  4. 5 Cape Verde 8.3% compare
  5. 6 Liberia 8.1% compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Senegal?
Telecommunications revenue in Senegal was 9.7% 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 Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 10.1% in 2009.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 1980.
How does Senegal rank for telecommunications revenue?
Senegal ranks 3rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is up 117.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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.