Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 31.39 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Nigeria, 1985–2011
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 Nigeria is 31.39 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.8% on the previous year and down 31.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Nigeria peaked at 73.83 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 150.60 million current LCU, in 1985.
That places Nigeria 13th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 150.60 million current LCU | — |
| 2007 | 45.48 billion current LCU | +30098.9% |
| 2008 | 73.83 billion current LCU | +62.3% |
| 2009 | 41.79 billion current LCU | -43.4% |
| 2010 | 52.15 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 31.39 billion current LCU | -39.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 31.39 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)
- Nigeria's 31.39 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 5.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 150.60 million current LCU | 150.60 million current LCU | 150.60 million current LCU | 1 |
| 2000s | 53.70 billion current LCU | 41.79 billion current LCU | 73.83 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | 41.77 billion current LCU | 31.39 billion current LCU | 52.15 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.7076 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 164.65 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 246.4 units per square kilometre (2023)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -26.63 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Nigeria?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Nigeria was 31.39 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 73.83 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.60 million current LCU in 1985.
- How does Nigeria rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Nigeria ranks 13th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.