Revenue from mobile communication in South Africa
South Africa: Revenue from mobile communication was 10.69 billion current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from mobile communication in South Africa, 1960–2009
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for revenue from mobile communication in South Africa is 10.69 billion current US$, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 321.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from mobile communication in South Africa peaked at 11.62 billion current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places South Africa 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.36 billion current US$ | 267.55 million current US$ | 2.54 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 7.47 billion current US$ | 2.95 billion current US$ | 11.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 179.34 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 78.36 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of internet users 46.11 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.35 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from mobile communication in South Africa?
- Revenue from mobile communication in South Africa was 10.69 billion current US$ in 2009, 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.62 billion current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest revenue from mobile communication recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for revenue from mobile communication?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is revenue from mobile communication rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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