Revenue from fixed telephone service in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Revenue from fixed telephone service was 41.15 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Sao Tome and Principe, 1983–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 41.15 billion current LCU for revenue from fixed telephone service in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 51.78 billion current LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23.88 million current LCU, in 1983.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 11th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 23.88 million current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 32.26 million current LCU | +35.1% |
| 1988 | 56.88 million current LCU | +76.3% |
| 1991 | 432.67 million current LCU | +660.6% |
| 1992 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +137.6% |
| 1993 | 1.55 billion current LCU | +50.6% |
| 1994 | 1.44 billion current LCU | -7.2% |
| 1995 | 2.35 billion current LCU | +63.9% |
| 1996 | 7.71 billion current LCU | +227.7% |
| 1997 | 15.19 billion current LCU | +96.9% |
| 1998 | 23.88 billion current LCU | +57.2% |
| 1999 | 17.60 billion current LCU | -26.3% |
| 2000 | 34.79 billion current LCU | +97.7% |
| 2001 | 36.49 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 40.32 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 41.69 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 49.96 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 44.94 billion current LCU | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 49.85 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 50.94 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 51.78 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 49.62 billion current LCU | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 45.29 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 41.15 billion current LCU | -9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 37.67 million current LCU | 23.88 million current LCU | 56.88 million current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 7.91 billion current LCU | 432.67 million current LCU | 23.88 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 45.04 billion current LCU | 34.79 billion current LCU | 51.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.22 billion current LCU | 41.15 billion current LCU | 45.29 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Sao Tome and Principe was 41.15 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 51.78 billion current LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.88 million current LCU in 1983.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 11th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.