Telecommunications revenue in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Telecommunications revenue was 10.3% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
10.3%
Change on year
down 21.2%
World rank
1st
of 51 countries
All-time high
112,983.0%
in 2005
All-time low
0.6%
in 1976
Years of data
33
1976–2011

Telecommunications revenue in Zimbabwe, 1976–2011

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1976199320111976: 0.567 % GDP1977: 0.593 % GDP1978: 0.634 % GDP1979: 0.649 % GDP1980: 0.591 % GDP1981: 0.592 % GDP1982: 0.744 % GDP1983: 0.923 % GDP1984: 1.2 % GDP1985: 1.6 % GDP1986: 2.1 % GDP1987: 2.5 % GDP1988: 2.9 % GDP1989: 3.1 % GDP1990: 3.4 % GDP1991: 4.4 % GDP1992: 8.4 % GDP1993: 10.3 % GDP1994: 14.5 % GDP1995: 15.2 % GDP1996: 15.3 % GDP1997: 19.3 % GDP1998: 29.3 % GDP1999: 62.9 % GDP2000: 107.4 % GDP2001: 249.6 % GDP2002: 4.6k % GDP2003: 8.0k % GDP2004: 25.6k % GDP2005: 113.0k % GDP2009: 14.7 % GDP2010: 13 % GDP2011: 10.3 % 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 Zimbabwe stood at 10.3%.

The figure is down 21.2% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, telecommunications revenue in Zimbabwe peaked at 112,983.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1976.

That places Zimbabwe 1st out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 4
1980s 1.6% 0.6% 3.1% 10
1990s 18.3% 3.4% 62.9% 10
2000s 21,649.7% 14.7% 112,983.0% 7
2010s 11.6% 10.3% 13.0% 2

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

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Frequently asked questions

What is telecommunications revenue in Zimbabwe?
Telecommunications revenue in Zimbabwe was 10.3% 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 Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 112,983.0% in 2005.
What is the lowest telecommunications revenue recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1976.
How does Zimbabwe rank for telecommunications revenue?
Zimbabwe ranks 1st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
Is telecommunications revenue rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.