Revenue from mobile communication in Zambia
Zambia: Revenue from mobile communication was 64.61 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from mobile communication in Zambia, 1960–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for revenue from mobile communication in Zambia is 64.61 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 1,200.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from mobile communication in Zambia peaked at 388.00 billion current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Zambia 23rd out of 53 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.69 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 11.61 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 169.49 billion current LCU | 4.77 billion current LCU | 388.00 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 64.61 billion current LCU | 64.61 billion current LCU | 64.61 billion current LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 20 South Africa 90.56 billion current LCU compare
- 21 Rwanda 79.86 billion current LCU compare
- 22 Burkina Faso 69.20 billion current LCU compare
- 24 Mauritania 59.71 billion current LCU compare
- 25 Angola 44.57 billion current LCU compare
- 26 Guinea 36.21 billion current LCU compare
More science & technology data for Zambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 17.1% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 13 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2008)
- Number of people using the Internet 2.91 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.7898 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from mobile communication in Zambia?
- Revenue from mobile communication in Zambia was 64.61 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 mobile communication recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 388.00 billion current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest revenue from mobile communication recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for revenue from mobile communication?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from mobile communication rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,200.2%. 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 mobile communication (current LCU). 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. Revenues from the provision of all types of mobile communications services such cellular, private trunked radio and radio paging. This indicator is expressed in loc