Total revenue from all telecommunication services in Africa
Africa: Total revenue from all telecommunication services was 36.91 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total revenue from all telecommunication services in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total revenue from all telecommunication services in Africa is 36.91 billion current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 35.5% on the previous year and up 138.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total revenue from all telecommunication services in Africa peaked at 57.24 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 189.05 million current US$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 189.05 million current US$ | 189.05 million current US$ | 189.05 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 2.09 billion current US$ | 335.90 million current US$ | 4.00 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.65 billion current US$ | 1.90 billion current US$ | 6.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.98 billion current US$ | 5.95 billion current US$ | 13.28 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.94 billion current US$ | 15.03 billion current US$ | 51.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.08 billion current US$ | 36.91 billion current US$ | 57.24 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More science & technology data for Africa
- Mobile phone subscribers 623.58 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 28.95 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 652.53 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 25.95 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge 2.21 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.6289 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
- External debt, end year 11.91 trillion current US$ (2011)
- Number of radio sets 18.96 million (2008)
- Radio sets 10.86 million per 1,000 people (2001)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total revenue from all telecommunication services in Africa?
- Total revenue from all telecommunication services in Africa was 36.91 billion current US$ in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest total revenue from all telecommunication services recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 57.24 billion current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total revenue from all telecommunication services recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 189.05 million current US$ in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for total revenue from all telecommunication services?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is total revenue from all telecommunication services rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Total revenue from all telecommunication services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.