Telecommunications revenue in Uganda

Uganda: Telecommunications revenue was 3.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
3.9%
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
21st
of 51 countries
All-time high
42.9%
in 1976
All-time low
0.6%
in 1988
Years of data
26
1976–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Uganda, 1976–2011

0102030401976199320111976: 42.9 % GDP1977: 24.4 % GDP1978: 22.8 % GDP1979: 21.1 % GDP1987: 1.1 % GDP1988: 0.56 % GDP1989: 0.815 % GDP1990: 0.903 % GDP1991: 1.2 % GDP1992: 1.2 % GDP1993: 0.847 % GDP1994: 0.925 % GDP1995: 0.89 % GDP1996: 0.741 % GDP1997: 0.93 % GDP1998: 0.983 % GDP1999: 1.6 % GDP2000: 1.5 % GDP2001: 3.5 % GDP2003: 2.9 % GDP2004: 2.9 % GDP2005: 3.2 % GDP2008: 4.2 % GDP2009: 4 % GDP2010: 3.9 % GDP2011: 3.9 % GDP

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

Analysis

In 2011, telecommunications revenue in Uganda stood at 3.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Uganda peaked at 42.9% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1988.

Uganda ranks 21st of 51 countries on this measure, 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
1970s 27.8% 21.1% 42.9% 4
1980s 0.8% 0.6% 1.1% 3
1990s 1.0% 0.7% 1.6% 10
2000s 3.2% 1.5% 4.2% 7
2010s 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Uganda?
Telecommunications revenue in Uganda was 3.9% 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 Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 42.9% in 1976.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1988.
How does Uganda rank for telecommunications revenue?
Uganda ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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.