Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) was 149.44 million current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Zimbabwe, 1981–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, revenue from fixed telephone service in Zimbabwe stood at 149.44 million current LCU.
The figure is down 15.1% on the previous year and down 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Zimbabwe peaked at 213.84 billion current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 40.60 million current LCU, in 1981.
Zimbabwe ranks 43rd of 48 countries on this measure, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 40.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 54.80 million current LCU | +35.0% |
| 1983 | 61.22 million current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 64.86 million current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 78.26 million current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1986 | 112.46 million current LCU | +43.7% |
| 1987 | 146.00 million current LCU | +29.8% |
| 1988 | 195.14 million current LCU | +33.7% |
| 1989 | 226.69 million current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 262.25 million current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1991 | 344.94 million current LCU | +31.5% |
| 1992 | 520.20 million current LCU | +50.8% |
| 1993 | 611.57 million current LCU | +17.6% |
| 1994 | 998.00 million current LCU | +63.2% |
| 1995 | 1.08 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 1.31 billion current LCU | +20.9% |
| 1997 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +26.4% |
| 1998 | 1.87 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 2.98 billion current LCU | +58.8% |
| 2000 | 3.82 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 2001 | 6.08 billion current LCU | +59.0% |
| 2002 | 11.52 billion current LCU | +89.5% |
| 2003 | 213.84 billion current LCU | +1756.1% |
| 2009 | 172.00 million current LCU | -99.9% |
| 2010 | 175.99 million current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 149.44 million current LCU | -15.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 149.44 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.98 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 149.44 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.25 billion current LCU, 2% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue from fixed telephone service (current LCU) in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +1756.1% | 11.52 billion current LCU | 213.84 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 108.89 million current LCU | 40.60 million current LCU | 226.69 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.16 billion current LCU | 262.25 million current LCU | 2.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.09 billion current LCU | 172.00 million current LCU | 213.84 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 2010s | 162.71 million current LCU | 149.44 million current LCU | 175.99 million current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Zimbabwe?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Zimbabwe was 149.44 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 213.84 billion current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.60 million current LCU in 1981.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Zimbabwe ranks 43rd out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.