Mobile communication investment in Benin
Benin: Mobile communication investment was 72.09 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mobile communication investment in Benin, 2001–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, mobile communication investment in Benin stood at 72.09 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.9% on the previous year and up 3,996.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile communication investment in Benin peaked at 466.09 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.76 million current US$, in 2001.
Mobile communication investment in Benin, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.76 million current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 13.79 million current US$ | +683.5% |
| 2003 | 3.57 million current US$ | -74.1% |
| 2006 | 41.09 million current US$ | +1049.7% |
| 2007 | 176.60 million current US$ | +329.8% |
| 2008 | 466.09 million current US$ | +163.9% |
| 2009 | 335.92 million current US$ | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 93.44 million current US$ | -72.2% |
| 2011 | 72.09 million current US$ | -22.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 72.09 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 78.12 million current US$, 92% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Benin's 72.09 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 116.04 million current US$, 62% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 148.40 million current US$ | 1.76 million current US$ | 466.09 million current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 82.77 million current US$ | 72.09 million current US$ | 93.44 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More science & technology data for Benin
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.94 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 18.21 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 145.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 437.17 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile communication investment in Benin?
- Mobile communication investment in Benin was 72.09 million current US$ in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile communication investment recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 466.09 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest mobile communication investment recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.76 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Benin rank for mobile communication investment?
- Benin ranks 11th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile communication investment rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,996.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Mobile communication investment (current US$). 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 mobile communication networks. Data is in US dollar.