Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 104.68 million current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Lesotho, 1983–2011
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 Lesotho is 104.68 million current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Lesotho peaked at 104.68 million current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.06 million current LCU, in 1983.
Lesotho ranks 48th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 4.06 million current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 7.64 million current LCU | +88.4% |
| 1988 | 22.30 million current LCU | +191.7% |
| 1990 | 19.90 million current LCU | -10.8% |
| 1991 | 19.13 million current LCU | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 19.00 million current LCU | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 17.50 million current LCU | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 19.70 million current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 22.80 million current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1998 | 63.64 million current LCU | +179.1% |
| 1999 | 67.90 million current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 52.50 million current LCU | -22.7% |
| 2001 | 74.00 million current LCU | +41.0% |
| 2002 | 63.00 million current LCU | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 40.65 million current LCU | -35.5% |
| 2005 | 27.05 million current LCU | -33.5% |
| 2007 | 61.00 million current LCU | +125.5% |
| 2011 | 104.68 million current LCU | +71.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 104.68 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.98 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 104.68 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.33 million current LCU | 4.06 million current LCU | 22.30 million current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 31.20 million current LCU | 17.50 million current LCU | 67.90 million current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 53.03 million current LCU | 27.05 million current LCU | 74.00 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 104.68 million current LCU | 104.68 million current LCU | 104.68 million current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 1.64 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 52.8 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Lesotho?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Lesotho was 104.68 million 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 104.68 million current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.06 million current LCU in 1983.
- How does Lesotho rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Lesotho ranks 48th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.