Telecommunications revenue in Seychelles

Seychelles: Telecommunications revenue was 3.8% in 2008. ▲ Rising

Latest (2008)
3.8%
Change on year
down 38.7%
World rank
25th
of 51 countries
All-time high
6.8%
in 1999
All-time low
2.5%
in 1983
Years of data
18
1983–2008

Telecommunications revenue in Seychelles, 1983–2008

02461983199520081983: 2.5 % GDP1984: 3.6 % GDP1985: 4.8 % GDP1990: 5.5 % GDP1991: 5.8 % GDP1992: 5.6 % GDP1993: 5.5 % GDP1994: 5.9 % GDP1995: 6.3 % GDP1996: 6.7 % GDP1997: 6.3 % GDP1998: 6.1 % GDP1999: 6.8 % GDP2000: 6.5 % GDP2004: 6.7 % GDP2005: 6.4 % GDP2006: 6.2 % GDP2008: 3.8 % 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 Seychelles is 3.8%, measured in 2008.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.7% on the previous year and down 37.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Seychelles peaked at 6.8% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 1983.

Seychelles ranks 25th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.6% 2.5% 4.8% 3
1990s 6.0% 5.5% 6.8% 10
2000s 5.9% 3.8% 6.7% 5

Countries ranked near Seychelles

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  3. 24 Tunisia 3.9% compare
  4. 26 Cameroon 3.8% compare
  5. 27 Malawi 3.4% compare
  6. 28 Congo 3.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Seychelles?
Telecommunications revenue in Seychelles was 3.8% in 2008, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 6.8% in 1999.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 1983.
How does Seychelles rank for telecommunications revenue?
Seychelles ranks 25th out of 51 countries with data for 2008.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Seychelles 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.