Total annual investment in telecom in Zambia
Zambia: Total annual investment in telecom was 42.47 million current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Total annual investment in telecom in Zambia, 1970–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total annual investment in telecom in Zambia is 42.47 million current US$, measured in 2004.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.7% on the previous year and up 127.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total annual investment in telecom in Zambia peaked at 113.17 million current US$ in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3.21 million current US$, in 1970.
Zambia ranks 31st of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 52.55 million current US$ | 3.21 million current US$ | 91.62 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 37.53 million current US$ | 12.60 million current US$ | 113.17 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 16.46 million current US$ | 4.63 million current US$ | 34.81 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.71 million current US$ | 4.83 million current US$ | 42.47 million current US$ | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Zambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 367.3 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 108.7 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 108.7 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 13 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 17.1 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 13 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2008)
- Number of internet users 2.91 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.7898 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total annual investment in telecom in Zambia?
- Total annual investment in telecom in Zambia was 42.47 million current US$ in 2004, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 113.17 million current US$ in 1980.
- What is the lowest total annual investment in telecom recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.21 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for total annual investment in telecom?
- Zambia ranks 31st out of 48 countries with data for 2004.
- Is total annual investment in telecom rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.