Total revenue from all telecommunication services (current US$) in Africa
Africa: Total revenue from all telecommunication services (current US$) 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$, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total revenue from all telecommunication services (current US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 189.05 million current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 335.90 million current US$ | +77.7% |
| 1975 | 604.46 million current US$ | +80.0% |
| 1976 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +275.5% |
| 1977 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 2.75 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 4.00 billion current US$ | +45.4% |
| 1980 | 1.90 billion current US$ | -52.5% |
| 1981 | 6.81 billion current US$ | +257.7% |
| 1982 | 2.78 billion current US$ | -59.2% |
| 1983 | 2.95 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 2.75 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1985 | 2.58 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 3.11 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1987 | 4.03 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1988 | 4.51 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 5.12 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 6.06 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 5.95 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 6.69 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 6.40 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 7.13 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 8.95 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1996 | 10.32 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 11.74 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 13.28 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1999 | 13.28 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 15.03 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2001 | 15.47 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 15.92 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 20.41 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 29.13 billion current US$ | +42.7% |
| 2005 | 38.03 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2006 | 39.31 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 43.84 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 50.59 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 51.67 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 57.24 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 36.91 billion current US$ | -35.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total revenue from all telecommunication services (current US$) in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +275.5% | 604.46 million current US$ | 2.27 billion current US$ |
| 1981 | +257.7% | 1.90 billion current US$ | 6.81 billion current US$ |
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
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 41.8% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 94.9% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 90.2% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 77.6% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 69.4% (2024)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 54.9% (2024)
- 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)
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.