Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Zambia
Zambia: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 6.25 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Zambia, 1981–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 6.25 billion current LCU for revenue from fixed telephone service in 2011.
The figure is down 97.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Zambia peaked at 241.57 billion current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, 35.07 million current LCU, in 1981.
That places Zambia 24th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, 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 (current LCU) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 35.07 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 39.95 million current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1983 | 52.68 million current LCU | +31.9% |
| 1984 | 70.56 million current LCU | +33.9% |
| 1985 | 125.94 million current LCU | +78.5% |
| 1986 | 230.90 million current LCU | +83.3% |
| 1987 | 403.04 million current LCU | +74.5% |
| 1988 | 517.54 million current LCU | +28.4% |
| 1989 | 1.37 billion current LCU | +163.8% |
| 1990 | 2.67 billion current LCU | +95.9% |
| 1991 | 5.09 billion current LCU | +90.2% |
| 1992 | 18.45 billion current LCU | +262.9% |
| 1993 | 44.19 billion current LCU | +139.5% |
| 1994 | 59.54 billion current LCU | +34.7% |
| 1995 | 84.12 billion current LCU | +41.3% |
| 1996 | 116.04 billion current LCU | +37.9% |
| 1997 | 118.82 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 149.60 billion current LCU | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 187.78 billion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 2000 | 194.92 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 241.57 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 200.25 billion current LCU | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 6.25 billion current LCU | -96.9% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 6.25 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.98 billion current LCU, 78% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 6.25 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 315.65 million current LCU | 35.07 million current LCU | 1.37 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 78.63 billion current LCU | 2.67 billion current LCU | 187.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 212.25 billion current LCU | 194.92 billion current LCU | 241.57 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.25 billion current LCU | 6.25 billion current LCU | 6.25 billion current LCU | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Zambia?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Zambia was 6.25 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 241.57 billion current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.07 million current LCU in 1981.
- How does Zambia rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Zambia ranks 24th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.