Total annual investment in telecom in Egypt
Egypt: Total annual investment in telecom was 2.24 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Egypt, 1975–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, total annual investment in telecom in Egypt stood at 2.24 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.4% on the previous year and up 196.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Egypt peaked at 3.53 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 39.24 million current US$, in 1975.
That places Egypt 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 88.69 million current US$ | 39.24 million current US$ | 145.43 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 272.30 million current US$ | 59.31 million current US$ | 628.14 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 337.63 million current US$ | 144.18 million current US$ | 712.93 million current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 444.88 million current US$ | 3.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.88 billion current US$ | 2.24 billion current US$ | 3.53 billion current US$ | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Egypt
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 97.13 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 74.65 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 881 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2024)
- Number of internet users 79.95 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 11.69 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Egypt?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Egypt was 2.24 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 3.53 billion current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.24 million current US$ in 1975.
- How does Egypt rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Egypt ranks 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.