Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Telecommunications revenue was 4.1% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1970–2010
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 is 4.1%, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 99.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 5,123,580,000.0% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2010.
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, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,123,580,000.0% | — |
| 1988 | 279.5% | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 313.9% | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 343.2% | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 390.7% | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 435.9% | +11.6% |
| 1994 | 495.6% | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 460.4% | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 571.4% | +24.1% |
| 1997 | 739.3% | +29.4% |
| 1998 | 810.8% | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 987.2% | +21.8% |
| 2000 | 533.3% | -46.0% |
| 2001 | 739.9% | +38.8% |
| 2002 | 873.1% | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 594.8% | -31.9% |
| 2005 | 2,006.7% | +237.4% |
| 2009 | 4.4% | -99.8% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,123,580,000.0% | 5,123,580,000.0% | 5,123,580,000.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 279.5% | 279.5% | 279.5% | 1 |
| 1990s | 554.8% | 313.9% | 987.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 792.0% | 4.4% | 2,006.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
More infrastructure data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 50.39 per 100 people (2011)
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers 410.34 million (2011)
- Roads, total network 39,477 km (2006)
- Roads, paved 12.0% (2000)
- Telecommunications investment 25.6% (2005)
- International Internet bandwidth 204.07 bits per person (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Telecommunications revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 4.1% in 2010, 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?
- The highest recorded value was 5,123,580,000.0% in 1970.
- What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2010.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for telecommunications revenue?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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.