Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) was 28.92 million current US$ in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Gambia, 1984–2002
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 28.92 million current US$ for revenue from fixed telephone service in 2002. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Gambia peaked at 28.92 million current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.85 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Gambia 32nd out of 48 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.85 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 2.38 million current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1986 | 2.24 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 4.07 million current US$ | +81.4% |
| 1988 | 6.77 million current US$ | +66.2% |
| 1990 | 10.14 million current US$ | +49.8% |
| 1991 | 10.75 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 15.07 million current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1993 | 18.35 million current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1994 | 16.86 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 22.40 million current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1996 | 25.37 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1997 | 18.30 million current US$ | -27.9% |
| 1998 | 24.33 million current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1999 | 21.96 million current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 25.50 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 25.96 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 28.92 million current US$ | +11.4% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 28.92 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 29.18 million current US$, 99% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 28.92 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.42 million current US$, 59% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.46 million current US$ | 1.85 million current US$ | 6.77 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 18.35 million current US$ | 10.14 million current US$ | 25.37 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.79 million current US$ | 25.50 million current US$ | 28.92 million current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 312.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Gambia?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Gambia was 28.92 million current US$ in 2002, 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.92 million current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Gambia rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Gambia ranks 32nd out of 48 countries with data for 2002.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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 US$). 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 US dollars.