Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) was 27.07 million current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Central African Republic, 1984–2010
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 27.07 million current US$ for total annual investment in telecom in 2010. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 26,305.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Central African Republic peaked at 27.07 million current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 82,966 current US$, in 1998.
Central African Republic ranks 34th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 8.11 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 2.26 million current US$ | -72.1% |
| 1986 | 7.08 million current US$ | +212.6% |
| 1988 | 5.49 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1991 | 4.57 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1992 | 6.60 million current US$ | +44.4% |
| 1993 | 11.72 million current US$ | +77.7% |
| 1994 | 1.33 million current US$ | -88.6% |
| 1995 | 1.17 million current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 84,696 current US$ | -92.8% |
| 1997 | 2.86 million current US$ | +3274.2% |
| 1998 | 82,966 current US$ | -97.1% |
| 1999 | 97,450 current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 102,531 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 122,776 current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 114,779 current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 27.07 million current US$ | +23487.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 27.07 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 46.85 million current US$, 58% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 27.07 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 61.34 million current US$, 44% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total annual investment in telecom (current US$) in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +23487.5% | 114,779 current US$ | 27.07 million current US$ |
| 1997 | +3274.2% | 84,696 current US$ | 2.86 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.74 million current US$ | 2.26 million current US$ | 8.11 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.17 million current US$ | 82,966 current US$ | 11.72 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 113,362 current US$ | 102,531 current US$ | 122,776 current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 27.07 million current US$ | 27.07 million current US$ | 27.07 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More science & technology data for Central African Republic
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 38.82 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.3882 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 3.18 units per square kilometre (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.39 % change on previous year (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2022)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 25.75 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Central African Republic?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Central African Republic was 27.07 million current US$ in 2010, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27.07 million current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,966 current US$ in 1998.
- How does Central African Republic rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Central African Republic ranks 34th out of 48 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26,305.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.