Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 475.64 million current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda is 475.64 million current LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 93.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Rwanda peaked at 10.60 billion current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 300.68 million current LCU, in 1985.
That places Rwanda 38th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 300.68 million current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 310.10 million current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 574.64 million current LCU | +85.3% |
| 1988 | 760.41 million current LCU | +32.3% |
| 1989 | 1.13 billion current LCU | +49.1% |
| 1990 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +45.9% |
| 1991 | 1.29 billion current LCU | -22.1% |
| 1992 | 1.51 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2001 | 7.75 billion current LCU | +413.5% |
| 2002 | 8.44 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 10.60 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 2005 | 8.09 billion current LCU | -23.7% |
| 2006 | 4.48 billion current LCU | -44.6% |
| 2007 | 1.74 billion current LCU | -61.1% |
| 2011 | 475.64 million current LCU | -72.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 475.64 million current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.85 billion current LCU, 8% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 475.64 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +413.5% | 1.51 billion current LCU | 7.75 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 615.89 million current LCU | 300.68 million current LCU | 1.13 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 1.48 billion current LCU | 1.29 billion current LCU | 1.65 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 2000s | 6.85 billion current LCU | 1.74 billion current LCU | 10.60 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 475.64 million current LCU | 475.64 million current LCU | 475.64 million current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 35 Gambia 576.00 million current LCU compare
- 36 Namibia 558.74 million current LCU compare
- 37 Central African Republic 505.00 million current LCU compare
- 39 Eritrea 410.46 million current LCU compare
- 40 Eswatini 358.85 million current LCU compare
- 41 Democratic Republic of Congo 347.86 million current LCU compare
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 13.29 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 517.35 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.9 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 4.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 3 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Rwanda?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Rwanda was 475.64 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 10.60 billion current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 300.68 million current LCU in 1985.
- How does Rwanda rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Rwanda ranks 38th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.