Total annual investment in telecom in Kenya
Kenya: Total annual investment in telecom was 582.17 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Kenya, 1975–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total annual investment in telecom in Kenya is 582.17 million current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 18.3% on the previous year and up 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Kenya peaked at 792.89 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 10.51 million current US$, in 1976.
That places Kenya 9th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.60 million current US$ | 10.51 million current US$ | 42.81 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 42.73 million current US$ | 23.52 million current US$ | 59.68 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.54 million current US$ | 55.05 million current US$ | 188.37 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 550.53 million current US$ | 271.40 million current US$ | 792.89 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 647.17 million current US$ | 582.17 million current US$ | 712.16 million current US$ | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Kenya
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 37 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 35.0% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 160 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 14.35 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 3.04 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Kenya?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Kenya was 582.17 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 792.89 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.51 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Kenya rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Kenya ranks 9th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.