Total annual investment in telecom in Uganda
Uganda: Total annual investment in telecom was 204.54 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Uganda, 1988–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total annual investment in telecom in Uganda is 204.54 million current US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 103.4% on the previous year and up 275.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Uganda peaked at 379.57 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 7.04 million current US$, in 1990.
Uganda ranks 16th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.31 million current US$ | 7.05 million current US$ | 7.57 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1990s | 20.47 million current US$ | 7.04 million current US$ | 55.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.23 million current US$ | 54.51 million current US$ | 379.57 million current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 152.56 million current US$ | 100.57 million current US$ | 204.54 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More science & technology data for Uganda
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,424 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 83.17 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 83.17 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 8.95 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 14 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2023)
- Number of internet users 4.59 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.2076 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Uganda?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Uganda was 204.54 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 379.57 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.04 million current US$ in 1990.
- How does Uganda rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Uganda ranks 16th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 275.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.