Total annual investment in telecom in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Total annual investment in telecom was 8.66 million current US$ in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Sierra Leone, 1965–1996
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1996, total annual investment in telecom in Sierra Leone stood at 8.66 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 46.4% on the previous year and up 3,598.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Sierra Leone peaked at 8.66 million current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 109,967 current US$, in 1990.
Sierra Leone ranks 42nd of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.86 million current US$ | 1.86 million current US$ | 1.86 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 958,055 current US$ | 234,130 current US$ | 1.68 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.56 million current US$ | 109,967 current US$ | 8.66 million current US$ | 6 |
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More science & technology data for Sierra Leone
- Scientific and technical journal articles 86.32 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 8.93 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 107.88 (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 107.88 (2022)
- Share of individuals using the internet 25.11 (2024)
- Number of internet users 1.51 million (2021)
- Net oda to medical research 59.43 million (2023)
- Population covered by mobile network by network capability 96 (2023)
- Share with 4g mobile network coverage 75 (2023)
- Share population mobile phone 47.7 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Sierra Leone?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Sierra Leone was 8.66 million current US$ in 1996, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 8.66 million current US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 109,967 current US$ in 1990.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Sierra Leone ranks 42nd out of 48 countries with data for 1996.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,598.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.