Revenue from mobile communication in Nigeria
Nigeria: Revenue from mobile communication was 6.25 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from mobile communication in Nigeria, 1960–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for revenue from mobile communication in Nigeria is 6.25 billion current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 2,673.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from mobile communication in Nigeria peaked at 6.48 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places Nigeria 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.47 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 96.68 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.34 billion current US$ | 225.36 million current US$ | 6.48 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.29 billion current US$ | 6.25 billion current US$ | 6.32 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More science & technology data for Nigeria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 9,799 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 164.65 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 598 (2020)
- Share of the population using the Internet 41.2% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 410 (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 77.60 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.0787 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 183,207 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from mobile communication in Nigeria?
- Revenue from mobile communication in Nigeria was 6.25 billion 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 mobile communication recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.48 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest revenue from mobile communication recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Nigeria rank for revenue from mobile communication?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from mobile communication rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,673.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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 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. Revenues from the provision of all types of mobile communications services such cellular, private trunked radio and radio paging. This indicator is expressed in US