Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Kenya
Kenya: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 50.00 billion current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Kenya, 1981–2009
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2009, revenue from fixed telephone service in Kenya stood at 50.00 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Kenya peaked at 52.44 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 611.60 million current LCU, in 1981.
Kenya ranks 10th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 611.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 786.46 million current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1983 | 1.01 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1984 | 1.25 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1985 | 1.74 billion current LCU | +39.4% |
| 1986 | 1.04 billion current LCU | -40.2% |
| 1987 | 2.24 billion current LCU | +115.6% |
| 1988 | 2.89 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 1989 | 3.35 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1990 | 3.80 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 5.43 billion current LCU | +42.9% |
| 1992 | 7.89 billion current LCU | +45.2% |
| 1993 | 13.17 billion current LCU | +66.9% |
| 1994 | 13.91 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 16.70 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1996 | 17.63 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 17.92 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 17.92 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 18.75 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 20.44 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 22.04 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 24.08 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 24.00 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 24.00 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 17.66 billion current LCU | -26.4% |
| 2006 | 14.35 billion current LCU | -18.7% |
| 2008 | 52.44 billion current LCU | +265.3% |
| 2009 | 50.00 billion current LCU | -4.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 50.00 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.98 billion current LCU, 6.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 50.00 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 8.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Kenya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +265.3% | 14.35 billion current LCU | 52.44 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.66 billion current LCU | 611.60 million current LCU | 3.35 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 13.31 billion current LCU | 3.80 billion current LCU | 18.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.67 billion current LCU | 14.35 billion current LCU | 52.44 billion current LCU | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Kenya?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Kenya was 50.00 billion current LCU in 2009, 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 52.44 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 611.60 million current LCU in 1981.
- How does Kenya rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Kenya ranks 10th out of 48 countries with data for 2009.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.