Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Botswana
Botswana: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 930.00 million current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Botswana, 1986–2008
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2008, revenue from fixed telephone service in Botswana stood at 930.00 million current LCU. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 181.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Botswana peaked at 930.00 million current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 22.90 million current LCU, in 1986.
That places Botswana 34th out of 48 countries with data for 2008, putting it 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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 22.90 million current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 39.88 million current LCU | +74.1% |
| 1988 | 56.32 million current LCU | +41.2% |
| 1989 | 81.78 million current LCU | +45.2% |
| 1990 | 105.73 million current LCU | +29.3% |
| 1991 | 126.88 million current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 143.79 million current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 157.98 million current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 177.88 million current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 191.47 million current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 204.10 million current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 266.77 million current LCU | +30.7% |
| 1998 | 330.13 million current LCU | +23.8% |
| 1999 | 484.40 million current LCU | +46.7% |
| 2000 | 516.69 million current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 474.60 million current LCU | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 464.90 million current LCU | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 472.50 million current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 688.09 million current LCU | +45.6% |
| 2005 | 739.05 million current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 803.37 million current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 858.43 million current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 930.00 million current LCU | +8.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 930.00 million current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.54 billion current LCU, 9% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 930.00 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 15% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 50.22 million current LCU | 22.90 million current LCU | 81.78 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1990s | 218.91 million current LCU | 105.73 million current LCU | 484.40 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 660.85 million current LCU | 464.90 million current LCU | 930.00 million current LCU | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Botswana?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Botswana was 930.00 million current LCU in 2008, 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 930.00 million current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.90 million current LCU in 1986.
- How does Botswana rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Botswana ranks 34th out of 48 countries with data for 2008.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.