Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Burundi
Burundi: Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) was 2.34 million current US$ in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Burundi, 1983–1998
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total annual investment in telecom in Burundi is 2.34 million current US$, measured in 1998.
The figure is up 306.8% on the previous year and up 448.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Burundi peaked at 7.80 million current US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 427,195 current US$, in 1988.
That places Burundi 46th out of 48 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5.80 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 886,073 current US$ | -84.7% |
| 1988 | 427,195 current US$ | -51.8% |
| 1990 | 7.80 million current US$ | +1726.8% |
| 1991 | 1.03 million current US$ | -86.8% |
| 1992 | 834,119 current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1994 | 7.33 million current US$ | +778.6% |
| 1995 | 2.34 million current US$ | -68.1% |
| 1996 | 3.39 million current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1997 | 576,499 current US$ | -83.0% |
| 1998 | 2.34 million current US$ | +306.8% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 2.34 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 46.85 million current US$, 5% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 2.34 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 61.34 million current US$, 4% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.37 million current US$ | 427,195 current US$ | 5.80 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 3.21 million current US$ | 576,499 current US$ | 7.80 million current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Burundi?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Burundi was 2.34 million current US$ in 1998, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 7.80 million current US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 427,195 current US$ in 1988.
- How does Burundi rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Burundi ranks 46th out of 48 countries with data for 1998.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 448.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.