Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Benin
Benin: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 30.74 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Benin, 1986–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, revenue from fixed telephone service in Benin stood at 30.74 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Benin peaked at 42.47 billion current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.91 billion current LCU, in 1986.
Benin ranks 14th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Benin, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3.91 billion current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 5.46 billion current LCU | +39.5% |
| 1989 | 5.78 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 5.74 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 6.09 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 6.33 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 7.94 billion current LCU | +25.4% |
| 1994 | 12.01 billion current LCU | +51.3% |
| 1995 | 14.66 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 16.16 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 21.78 billion current LCU | +34.8% |
| 1998 | 24.47 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 23.93 billion current LCU | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 28.25 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 42.47 billion current LCU | +50.3% |
| 2002 | 41.27 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 37.02 billion current LCU | -10.3% |
| 2004 | 25.49 billion current LCU | -31.2% |
| 2005 | 24.39 billion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 33.98 billion current LCU | +39.4% |
| 2007 | 40.62 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 34.69 billion current LCU | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 29.37 billion current LCU | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 30.52 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 30.74 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 30.74 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.98 billion current LCU, 3.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Benin's 30.74 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 4.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.05 billion current LCU | 3.91 billion current LCU | 5.78 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 13.91 billion current LCU | 5.74 billion current LCU | 24.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.75 billion current LCU | 24.39 billion current LCU | 42.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.63 billion current LCU | 30.52 billion current LCU | 30.74 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Benin?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Benin was 30.74 billion current LCU in 2011, according to "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ".
- What is the highest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 42.47 billion current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.91 billion current LCU in 1986.
- How does Benin rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Benin ranks 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. 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 Revenue from fixed telephone service (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. Revenue received from fixed telephone connection, subscription and calls. This indicator is expressed in local currency.