Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Telecommunications revenue was 3,018.8% in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1990–2005
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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 3,018.8%, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 246.5% on the previous year and up 437.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 3,018.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 372.2%, in 2003.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 380.5% | — |
| 1991 | 404.4% | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 491.5% | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 517.4% | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 591.4% | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 561.9% | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 704.6% | +25.4% |
| 1997 | 913.0% | +29.6% |
| 1998 | 984.8% | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 1,217.9% | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 700.2% | -42.5% |
| 2001 | 984.1% | +40.5% |
| 2002 | 1,245.7% | +26.6% |
| 2003 | 372.2% | -70.1% |
| 2004 | 871.2% | +134.0% |
| 2005 | 3,018.8% | +246.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +246.5% | 871.2% | 3,018.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 676.7% | 380.5% | 1,217.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,198.7% | 372.2% | 3,018.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More infrastructure data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 48.25 per 100 people (2011)
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers 314.46 million (2011)
- Roads, total network 39,477 km (2006)
- Roads, paved 12.0% (2000)
- Telecommunications investment 36.8% (2002)
- International Internet bandwidth 229.51 bits per person (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 3,018.8% in 2005, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest telecommunications revenue recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,018.8% in 2005.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 372.2% in 2003.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2005.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 437.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.