Total annual investment in telecom in Chad
Chad: Total annual investment in telecom was 1.89 million current US$ in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Chad, 1970–1997
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1997, total annual investment in telecom in Chad stood at 1.89 million current US$.
The figure is down 86.2% on the previous year and up 417.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Chad peaked at 13.68 million current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 45,361 current US$, in 1985.
Chad ranks 47th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total annual investment in telecom in Chad, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 134,673 current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 45,361 current US$ | -66.3% |
| 1986 | 107,815 current US$ | +137.7% |
| 1987 | 366,014 current US$ | +239.5% |
| 1988 | 703,559 current US$ | +92.2% |
| 1989 | 2.46 million current US$ | +249.8% |
| 1990 | 6.68 million current US$ | +171.4% |
| 1991 | 9.61 million current US$ | +43.9% |
| 1992 | 6.74 million current US$ | -29.9% |
| 1993 | 9.68 million current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1994 | 4.28 million current US$ | -55.8% |
| 1995 | 8.47 million current US$ | +98.0% |
| 1996 | 13.68 million current US$ | +61.5% |
| 1997 | 1.89 million current US$ | -86.2% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 1.89 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 46.85 million current US$, 4% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Chad's 1.89 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 61.34 million current US$, 3% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 134,673 current US$ | 134,673 current US$ | 134,673 current US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 736,702 current US$ | 45,361 current US$ | 2.46 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.63 million current US$ | 1.89 million current US$ | 13.68 million current US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More science & technology data for Chad
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 72.93 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.7293 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 14.80 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 10.77 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 52.36 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Chad?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Chad was 1.89 million current US$ in 1997, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 13.68 million current US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,361 current US$ in 1985.
- How does Chad rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Chad ranks 47th out of 48 countries with data for 1997.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 417.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.