North Africa vs South Africa: Mobile communication investment
North Africa
973.02 million current US$
in 2011
South Africa
360.32 million current US$
in 2003
North Africa rank
6th
South Africa rank
5th
Mobile communication investment over time
- North Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
North Africa currently reports 973.02 million current US$ against 360.32 million current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 612.70 million current US$.
That makes North Africa's figure about 2.7 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1997 it was South Africa ahead.
North Africa ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 5th of 6 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.35 million current US$ | 504.81 million current US$ | 488.46 million current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 300.58 million current US$ | 457.35 million current US$ | 156.76 million current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher mobile communication investment, North Africa or South Africa?
- North Africa, at 973.02 million current US$ against 360.32 million current US$ in South Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in mobile communication investment between North Africa and South Africa?
- 612.70 million current US$, with North Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Africa and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2003.
- How do North Africa and South Africa rank globally for mobile communication investment?
- North Africa ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 5th of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Mobile communication investment (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Annual investment on equipment for mobile communication networks. Data is in US dollar.