Revenue from fixed telephone service in South Africa
South Africa: Revenue from fixed telephone service was 23.08 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in South Africa, 1980–2005
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 South Africa is 23.08 billion current LCU, measured in 2005.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 86.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in South Africa peaked at 24.87 billion current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 818.90 million current LCU, in 1980.
That places South Africa 16th out of 48 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from fixed telephone service in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 818.90 million current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 1.15 billion current LCU | +40.3% |
| 1982 | 1.46 billion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1983 | 1.77 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1984 | 1.77 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.17 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1986 | 2.70 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 1987 | 3.31 billion current LCU | +22.5% |
| 1988 | 4.33 billion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 1989 | 4.95 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 5.39 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1991 | 6.00 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 6.50 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 7.68 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1994 | 10.07 billion current LCU | +31.3% |
| 1995 | 12.38 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1996 | 14.84 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1997 | 18.13 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1998 | 19.30 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 20.42 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 22.46 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 23.38 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 24.19 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 24.87 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 24.62 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 23.08 billion current LCU | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.44 billion current LCU | 818.90 million current LCU | 4.95 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.07 billion current LCU | 5.39 billion current LCU | 20.42 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.77 billion current LCU | 22.46 billion current LCU | 24.87 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in South Africa?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in South Africa was 23.08 billion current LCU in 2005, 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 24.87 billion current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 818.90 million current LCU in 1980.
- How does South Africa rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 48 countries with data for 2005.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.