Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Fixed telephone service investment (current LCU) was 325.24 million current LCU in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Fixed telephone service investment in Ethiopia, 1997–2006
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 325.24 million current LCU for fixed telephone service investment in 2006.
That represents a change of down 56.9% on the previous year and up 1,378.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed telephone service investment in Ethiopia peaked at 754.87 million current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 22.00 million current LCU, in 1997.
That places Ethiopia 16th out of 21 countries with data for 2006, putting it 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 22.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1998 | 126.00 million current LCU | +472.7% |
| 1999 | 208.00 million current LCU | +65.1% |
| 2000 | 194.00 million current LCU | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 189.00 million current LCU | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 344.00 million current LCU | +82.0% |
| 2003 | 466.58 million current LCU | +35.6% |
| 2004 | 406.08 million current LCU | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 754.87 million current LCU | +85.9% |
| 2006 | 325.24 million current LCU | -56.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 325.24 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.70 billion current LCU, 19% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 325.24 million current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.27 billion current LCU, 8% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118.67 million current LCU | 22.00 million current LCU | 208.00 million current LCU | 3 |
| 2000s | 382.82 million current LCU | 189.00 million current LCU | 754.87 million current LCU | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed telephone service investment in Ethiopia?
- Fixed telephone service investment in Ethiopia was 325.24 million current LCU in 2006, 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 754.87 million current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest fixed telephone service investment recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.00 million current LCU in 1997.
- How does Ethiopia rank for fixed telephone service investment?
- Ethiopia ranks 16th out of 21 countries with data for 2006.
- Is fixed telephone service investment rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,378.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.