Telecommunications revenue in Sudan

Sudan: Telecommunications revenue was 3.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
3.1%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
30th
of 51 countries
All-time high
390.8%
in 2005
All-time low
2.3%
in 1993
Years of data
24
1965–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Sudan, 1965–2011

01002003004001965198820111965: 40.9 % GDP1970: 46.1 % GDP1976: 41.1 % GDP1977: 34.5 % GDP1982: 301.8 % GDP1991: 11.5 % GDP1993: 2.3 % GDP1994: 13.9 % GDP1996: 42.7 % GDP1997: 54.2 % GDP1998: 88.3 % GDP1999: 96.1 % GDP2000: 106.5 % GDP2001: 124.7 % GDP2002: 122.7 % GDP2003: 188.2 % GDP2004: 209.3 % GDP2005: 390.8 % GDP2006: 313.8 % GDP2007: 375.1 % GDP2008: 3.4 % GDP2009: 3.7 % GDP2010: 3.3 % GDP2011: 3.1 % GDP

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in % GDP.

Analysis

Sudan recorded 3.1% for telecommunications revenue in 2011.

That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 97.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Sudan peaked at 390.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 1993.

That places Sudan 30th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 40.9% 40.9% 40.9% 1
1970s 40.6% 34.5% 46.1% 3
1980s 301.8% 301.8% 301.8% 1
1990s 44.1% 2.3% 96.1% 7
2000s 183.8% 3.4% 390.8% 10
2010s 3.2% 3.1% 3.3% 2

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 27 Malawi 3.4% compare
  2. 28 Congo, Rep. 3.2% compare
  3. 29 Madagascar 3.2% compare
  4. 31 Namibia 3.1% compare
  5. 32 Eritrea 3.1% compare
  6. 33 Algeria 3.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Sudan?
Telecommunications revenue in Sudan was 3.1% 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 Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 390.8% in 2005.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 1993.
How does Sudan rank for telecommunications revenue?
Sudan ranks 30th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sudan 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.