Telecommunications revenue in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Telecommunications revenue was 0.3% in 1997. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1997)
0.3%
Change on year
down 83.9%
World rank
50th
of 51 countries
All-time high
2.1%
in 1995
All-time low
0.2%
in 1988
Years of data
12
1985–1997

Telecommunications revenue in Sierra Leone, 1985–1997

00.511.521985199119971985: 0.446 % GDP1986: 0.821 % GDP1987: 0.239 % GDP1988: 0.199 % GDP1990: 0.82 % GDP1991: 0.52 % GDP1992: 1.6 % GDP1993: 1.7 % GDP1994: 1.4 % GDP1995: 2.1 % GDP1996: 1.6 % GDP1997: 0.263 % 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 Sierra Leone is 0.3%, measured in 1997.

The figure is down 83.9% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Sierra Leone peaked at 2.1% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1988.

That places Sierra Leone 50th out of 51 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.4% 0.2% 0.8% 4
1990s 1.3% 0.3% 2.1% 8

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 47 Lesotho 1.8% compare
  2. 48 Equatorial Guinea 1.1%
  3. 49 Guinea 1.0% compare
  4. 51 Zambia 0.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Sierra Leone?
Telecommunications revenue in Sierra Leone was 0.3% in 1997, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 1995.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1988.
How does Sierra Leone rank for telecommunications revenue?
Sierra Leone ranks 50th out of 51 countries with data for 1997.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.