Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Ghana
Ghana: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) was 86.70 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Ghana, 1984–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for revenue from fixed telephone service in Ghana is 86.70 million current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% on the previous year and up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Ghana peaked at 113.71 million current US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.98 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Ghana 20th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4.98 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 7.01 million current US$ | +40.8% |
| 1987 | 8.29 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1988 | 14.41 million current US$ | +73.8% |
| 1989 | 23.29 million current US$ | +61.6% |
| 1990 | 33.08 million current US$ | +42.0% |
| 1991 | 44.57 million current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1992 | 45.76 million current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 69.23 million current US$ | +51.3% |
| 1998 | 81.33 million current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1999 | 75.24 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 54.19 million current US$ | -28.0% |
| 2001 | 75.73 million current US$ | +39.7% |
| 2002 | 113.71 million current US$ | +50.2% |
| 2010 | 102.60 million current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 86.70 million current US$ | -15.5% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 86.70 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86.70 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 86.70 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.42 million current US$, 1.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.59 million current US$ | 4.98 million current US$ | 23.29 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 58.20 million current US$ | 33.08 million current US$ | 81.33 million current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 81.21 million current US$ | 54.19 million current US$ | 113.71 million current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 94.65 million current US$ | 86.70 million current US$ | 102.60 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 113.65 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.14 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 39.13 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 146.72 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 15.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 17.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 14 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 14 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Ghana?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Ghana was 86.70 million current US$ 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 113.71 million current US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.98 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Ghana rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Ghana ranks 20th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.