Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU) was 40.41 million current LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Fixed telephone service investment in Eritrea, 1992–2010
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fixed telephone service investment in Eritrea is 40.41 million current LCU, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 80.8% on the previous year and up 34.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed telephone service investment in Eritrea peaked at 210.17 million current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.87 million current LCU, in 1992.
Eritrea ranks 20th of 21 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.87 million current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 6.12 million current LCU | +227.3% |
| 1994 | 12.96 million current LCU | +111.8% |
| 1995 | 10.08 million current LCU | -22.2% |
| 1996 | 85.47 million current LCU | +747.9% |
| 1997 | 11.00 million current LCU | -87.1% |
| 1998 | 44.00 million current LCU | +300.0% |
| 1999 | 30.00 million current LCU | -31.8% |
| 2002 | 13.00 million current LCU | -56.7% |
| 2003 | 36.70 million current LCU | +182.3% |
| 2004 | 3.00 million current LCU | -91.8% |
| 2005 | 168.00 million current LCU | +5500.0% |
| 2006 | 68.13 million current LCU | -59.4% |
| 2008 | 210.17 million current LCU | +208.5% |
| 2010 | 40.41 million current LCU | -80.8% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 40.41 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.70 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 40.41 million current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.27 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU) in Eritrea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +5500.0% | 3.00 million current LCU | 168.00 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.19 million current LCU | 1.87 million current LCU | 85.47 million current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 83.17 million current LCU | 3.00 million current LCU | 210.17 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 40.41 million current LCU | 40.41 million current LCU | 40.41 million current LCU | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed telephone service investment in Eritrea?
- Fixed telephone service investment in Eritrea was 40.41 million current LCU in 2010, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest fixed telephone service investment recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 210.17 million current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest fixed telephone service investment recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.87 million current LCU in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for fixed telephone service investment?
- Eritrea ranks 20th out of 21 countries with data for 2010.
- Is fixed telephone service investment rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Annual investment on equipment for fixed telephone service. This indicator is expressed in local currency.