Mobile communication investment in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mobile communication investment was 402.56 million current US$ in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
402.56 million current US$
Change on year
up 236.8%
World rank
3rd
of 17 countries
All-time high
608.00 million current US$
in 2007
All-time low
119.53 million current US$
in 2010
Years of data
6
2006–2011
Mobile communication investment in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2006–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile communication investment in Democratic Republic of Congo is 402.56 million current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 236.8% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Mobile communication investment in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 495.27 million current US$ | — |
| 2007 | 608.00 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 472.19 million current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2009 | 207.73 million current US$ | -56.0% |
| 2010 | 119.53 million current US$ | -42.5% |
| 2011 | 402.56 million current US$ | +236.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 402.56 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 78.12 million current US$, 5.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 445.80 million current US$ | 207.73 million current US$ | 608.00 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 261.04 million current US$ | 119.53 million current US$ | 402.56 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 1 Mauritius 1.11 billion current US$
- 2 Egypt 973.02 million current US$ compare
- 4 Kenya 389.48 million current US$ compare
- 5 South Africa 360.32 million current US$
- 6 Cote d'Ivoire 217.30 million current US$ compare
More science & technology data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 58.53 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5853 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 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 24.82 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 10.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 13.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 243.06 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile communication investment in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Mobile communication investment in Democratic Republic of Congo was 402.56 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 608.00 million current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest mobile communication investment recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 119.53 million current US$ in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for mobile communication investment?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mobile communication investment rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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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.