What is mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso?

Mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso was 78.12 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 Burkina Faso?

The highest recorded value was 94.13 million current US$ in 2004.

What is the lowest mobile communication investment recorded in Burkina Faso?

The lowest recorded value was 6.07 million current US$ in 1998.

How does Burkina Faso rank for mobile communication investment?

Burkina Faso ranks 10th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.

Is mobile communication investment rising or falling in Burkina Faso?

Over the last ten years it is up 721.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Burkina Faso 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.

Mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso

Name: Mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso
Creator: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Burkina Faso: Mobile communication investment was 78.12 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

78.12 million current US$

World rank

10th

of 17 countries

All-time high

94.13 million current US$

in 2004

All-time low

6.07 million current US$

in 1998

Years of data

1998–2011

Mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso, 1998–2011

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso is 78.12 million current US$, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 721.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso peaked at 94.13 million current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 6.07 million current US$, in 1998.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	6.07 million current US$	6.07 million current US$	6.07 million current US$	1
2000s	50.21 million current US$	9.51 million current US$	94.13 million current US$	4
2010s	78.12 million current US$	78.12 million current US$	78.12 million current US$	1

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

7 Tunisia 161.60 million current US$ compare
8 Cameroon 149.43 million current US$ compare
9 Senegal 82.65 million current US$ compare
11 Benin 72.09 million current US$ compare
12 Cape Verde 25.16 million current US$ compare
13 Eritrea 20.50 million current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 23 places →

More science & technology data for Burkina Faso

Scientific and technical journal articles 519.72 (2023)
Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 27.46 million (2024)
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 116.59 (2024)
Mobile landline subscriptions 116.59 (2024)
Share of individuals using the internet 28.25 (2024)
Patent applications, residents 2 (2010)
Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2024)
Number of internet users 3.99 million (2021)
Broadband penetration by country 0.8514 (2024)
Landline internet subscriptions 200,485 (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso?: Mobile communication investment in Burkina Faso was 78.12 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 Burkina Faso?: The highest recorded value was 94.13 million current US$ in 2004.
What is the lowest mobile communication investment recorded in Burkina Faso?: The lowest recorded value was 6.07 million current US$ in 1998.
How does Burkina Faso rank for mobile communication investment?: Burkina Faso ranks 10th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
Is mobile communication investment rising or falling in Burkina Faso?: Over the last ten years it is up 721.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso 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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Indicator: Mobile communication investment (current US$)
Unit: current US$
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 221 data points, 1996–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.