Revenue from mobile communication in Zambia
Zambia: Revenue from mobile communication was 13.29 million current US$ 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 US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 13.29 million current US$ for revenue from mobile communication in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 865.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from mobile communication in Zambia peaked at 81.19 million current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1960.
That places Zambia 46th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 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 | 2.09 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 6.66 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 35.83 million current US$ | 1.38 million current US$ | 81.19 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 13.29 million current US$ | 13.29 million current US$ | 13.29 million current US$ | 1 |
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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 13.29 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 mobile communication recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 81.19 million current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest revenue from mobile communication recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for revenue from mobile communication?
- Zambia ranks 46th 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 865.9%. 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 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. 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