Total annual investment in telecom in South Africa
South Africa: Total annual investment in telecom was 1.82 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
1.82 billion current US$
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
4th
of 48 countries
All-time high
3.04 billion current US$
in 1998
All-time low
107.80 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
34
1970–2010
Total annual investment in telecom in South Africa, 1970–2010
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.82 billion current US$ for total annual investment in telecom in 2010.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in South Africa peaked at 3.04 billion current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 107.80 million current US$, in 1970.
That places South Africa 4th out of 48 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total annual investment in telecom in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 107.80 million current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 225.83 million current US$ | +109.5% |
| 1976 | 256.44 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 287.49 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 339.24 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1979 | 372.92 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 486.49 million current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1981 | 600.79 million current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1982 | 722.55 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1983 | 805.94 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 728.44 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1985 | 617.53 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1986 | 698.32 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 700.77 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 588.96 million current US$ | -16.0% |
| 1989 | 517.79 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1990 | 585.55 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 543.22 million current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 503.16 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 729.87 million current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1994 | 985.69 million current US$ | +35.1% |
| 1995 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 1.12 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 1.79 billion current US$ | +60.4% |
| 1998 | 3.04 billion current US$ | +69.7% |
| 1999 | 1.95 billion current US$ | -35.9% |
| 2000 | 1.74 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2001 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 712.05 million current US$ | -48.9% |
| 2003 | 871.16 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2007 | 1.97 billion current US$ | +126.3% |
| 2008 | 1.96 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 1.73 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 264.95 million current US$ | 107.80 million current US$ | 372.92 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 646.76 million current US$ | 486.49 million current US$ | 805.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.24 billion current US$ | 503.16 million current US$ | 3.04 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.48 billion current US$ | 712.05 million current US$ | 1.97 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.82 billion current US$ | 1.82 billion current US$ | 1.82 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in South Africa?
- Total annual investment in telecom in South Africa was 1.82 billion current US$ in 2010, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.04 billion current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 107.80 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 48 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.