Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Africa
Africa: Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) was 18.17 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, total annual investment in telecom in Africa stood at 18.17 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 306.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Africa peaked at 18.81 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 12.76 million current US$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 12.76 million current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 135.08 million current US$ | +958.9% |
| 1975 | 445.01 million current US$ | +229.4% |
| 1976 | 584.65 million current US$ | +31.4% |
| 1977 | 644.96 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 733.42 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 830.49 million current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 901.10 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 820.50 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +51.9% |
| 1983 | 1.39 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1984 | 1.45 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 1.65 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 1.60 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 1.87 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1989 | 1.93 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 2.54 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1992 | 2.44 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 2.42 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 2.37 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 2.48 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1997 | 3.29 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 5.13 billion current US$ | +56.0% |
| 1999 | 4.44 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 4.34 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 3.69 billion current US$ | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 4.04 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 2.99 billion current US$ | -26.0% |
| 2005 | 5.59 billion current US$ | +86.8% |
| 2006 | 9.71 billion current US$ | +73.7% |
| 2007 | 17.64 billion current US$ | +81.7% |
| 2008 | 18.81 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 15.92 billion current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2010 | 17.54 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 18.17 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +958.9% | 12.76 million current US$ | 135.08 million current US$ |
| 1975 | +229.4% | 135.08 million current US$ | 445.01 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.76 million current US$ | 12.76 million current US$ | 12.76 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 562.27 million current US$ | 135.08 million current US$ | 830.49 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.44 billion current US$ | 820.50 million current US$ | 1.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.02 billion current US$ | 2.04 billion current US$ | 5.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.72 billion current US$ | 2.99 billion current US$ | 18.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.85 billion current US$ | 17.54 billion current US$ | 18.17 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More science & technology data for Africa
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 41.8% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 94.9% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 90.2% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 77.6% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 69.4% (2024)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 54.9% (2024)
- Mobile phone subscribers 623.58 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 28.95 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 652.53 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 25.95 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Africa?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Africa was 18.17 billion current US$ in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 18.81 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.76 million current US$ in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Total annual investment in telecom (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.