Mobile communication investment in South Africa
South Africa: Mobile communication investment was 360.32 million current US$ in 2003. ▼ Falling
Latest (2003)
360.32 million current US$
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
5th
of 17 countries
All-time high
633.11 million current US$
in 1998
All-time low
331.31 million current US$
in 2002
Years of data
8
1996–2003
Mobile communication investment in South Africa, 1996–2003
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 360.32 million current US$ for mobile communication investment in 2003.
The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 485.36 million current US$ | 372.38 million current US$ | 633.11 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 457.35 million current US$ | 331.31 million current US$ | 587.34 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 Egypt 973.02 million current US$
- 3 Democratic Republic of Congo 402.56 million current US$
- 4 Kenya 389.48 million current US$
- 6 Cote d'Ivoire 217.30 million current US$ compare
- 7 Tunisia 161.60 million current US$ compare
- 8 Cameroon 149.43 million current US$
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile communication investment in South Africa?
- Mobile communication investment in South Africa was 360.32 million current US$ in 2003, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile communication investment recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 633.11 million current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest mobile communication investment recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 331.31 million current US$ in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for mobile communication investment?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 17 countries with data for 2003.
- Is mobile communication investment rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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.