Total annual investment in telecom in Gambia
Gambia: Total annual investment in telecom was 3.66 million current US$ in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Gambia, 1984–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2002, total annual investment in telecom in Gambia stood at 3.66 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 44.7% on the previous year and down 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Gambia peaked at 19.69 million current US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 94,178 current US$, in 1985.
Gambia ranks 45th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.35 million current US$ | 94,178 current US$ | 19.69 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 8.99 million current US$ | 2.80 million current US$ | 14.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.54 million current US$ | 3.66 million current US$ | 6.62 million current US$ | 3 |
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More science & technology data for Gambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 79.8 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 126.24 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 126.24 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 91 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 49.49 (2024)
- Number of internet users 1.07 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.5186 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 14,312 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 0.22 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Gambia?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Gambia was 3.66 million current US$ in 2002, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.69 million current US$ in 1986.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 94,178 current US$ in 1985.
- How does Gambia rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Gambia ranks 45th out of 48 countries with data for 2002.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.