Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Egypt
Egypt: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 4.74 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Egypt, 1986–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for revenue from fixed telephone service in Egypt is 4.74 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 11.9% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Egypt peaked at 9.52 billion current LCU in 2006 and was at its lowest, 222.60 million current LCU, in 1986.
That places Egypt 29th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 222.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 310.90 million current LCU | +39.7% |
| 1990 | 842.00 million current LCU | +170.8% |
| 1991 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +51.4% |
| 1992 | 1.34 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 3.51 billion current LCU | +162.0% |
| 2000 | 3.69 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 6.09 billion current LCU | +64.9% |
| 2002 | 6.22 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 7.18 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 7.80 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 8.55 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 9.52 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 6.14 billion current LCU | -35.5% |
| 2008 | 6.18 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 5.76 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 5.38 billion current LCU | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 4.74 billion current LCU | -11.9% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 4.74 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.98 billion current LCU, 59% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 4.74 billion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.74 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Egypt changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +170.8% | 310.90 million current LCU | 842.00 million current LCU |
| 1999 | +162.0% | 1.34 billion current LCU | 3.51 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 266.75 million current LCU | 222.60 million current LCU | 310.90 million current LCU | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.74 billion current LCU | 842.00 million current LCU | 3.51 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.71 billion current LCU | 3.69 billion current LCU | 9.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.06 billion current LCU | 4.74 billion current LCU | 5.38 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Egypt?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Egypt was 4.74 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 9.52 billion current LCU in 2006.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 222.60 million current LCU in 1986.
- How does Egypt rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Egypt ranks 29th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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About this data
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.