Total annual investment in telecom in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Total annual investment in telecom was 264.42 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Ethiopia, 1982–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total annual investment in telecom in Ethiopia is 264.42 million current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 1,052.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Ethiopia peaked at 264.42 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.83 million current US$, in 1985.
That places Ethiopia 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.09 million current US$ | 4.83 million current US$ | 35.90 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 16.23 million current US$ | 7.62 million current US$ | 29.85 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 87.08 million current US$ | 22.94 million current US$ | 217.74 million current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 264.42 million current US$ | 264.42 million current US$ | 264.42 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More science & technology data for Ethiopia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 6,728 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 65.08 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 65.08 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 54 (2020)
- Share of individuals using the internet 21.94 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 6 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2017)
- Number of internet users 20.39 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.5939 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Ethiopia?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Ethiopia was 264.42 million 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 264.42 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.83 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Ethiopia rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Ethiopia ranks 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,052.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.