Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Uganda
Uganda: Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) was 183.15 million current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from fixed telephone service in Uganda, 1983–2010
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 183.15 million current US$ for revenue from fixed telephone service in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 698.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from fixed telephone service in Uganda peaked at 275.46 million current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.71 million current US$, in 1983.
That places Uganda 11th out of 48 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 3.71 million current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 26.19 million current US$ | +605.2% |
| 1988 | 16.31 million current US$ | -37.7% |
| 1989 | 29.51 million current US$ | +80.9% |
| 1990 | 25.80 million current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1991 | 27.83 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 27.76 million current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 26.35 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 37.93 million current US$ | +43.9% |
| 1995 | 38.34 million current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 42.00 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 23.83 million current US$ | -43.3% |
| 1998 | 22.94 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 178.74 million current US$ | +679.1% |
| 2004 | 238.33 million current US$ | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 275.46 million current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2010 | 183.15 million current US$ | -33.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 183.15 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 29.18 million current US$, 6.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 183.15 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.42 million current US$, 3.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue from fixed telephone service (current US$) in Uganda 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 | +679.1% | 22.94 million current US$ | 178.74 million current US$ |
| 1987 | +605.2% | 3.71 million current US$ | 26.19 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.93 million current US$ | 3.71 million current US$ | 29.51 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 30.31 million current US$ | 22.94 million current US$ | 42.00 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 230.84 million current US$ | 178.74 million current US$ | 275.46 million current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 183.15 million current US$ | 183.15 million current US$ | 183.15 million current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from fixed telephone service in Uganda?
- Revenue from fixed telephone service in Uganda was 183.15 million current US$ in 2010, 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 275.46 million current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest revenue from fixed telephone service recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.71 million current US$ in 1983.
- How does Uganda rank for revenue from fixed telephone service?
- Uganda ranks 11th out of 48 countries with data for 2010.
- Is revenue from fixed telephone service rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 698.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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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 US dollars.