Communications, computer, etc. in Gabon
Gabon: Communications, computer, etc. was 9.9% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Gabon, 1978–2015
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 9.9% for communications, computer, etc. in 2015.
That represents a change of up 120.2% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Gabon peaked at 73.5% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2014.
Gabon ranks 159th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 68.6% | — |
| 1979 | 65.3% | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 67.7% | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 69.5% | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 55.7% | -19.9% |
| 1983 | 73.5% | +31.8% |
| 1984 | 61.3% | -16.5% |
| 1985 | 46.4% | -24.3% |
| 1986 | 33.5% | -27.9% |
| 1987 | 36.4% | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 64.8% | +78.3% |
| 1989 | 68.3% | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 64.0% | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 65.5% | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 67.7% | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 71.4% | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 60.2% | -15.7% |
| 1995 | 48.2% | -19.9% |
| 1996 | 49.2% | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 42.7% | -13.3% |
| 1998 | 38.7% | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 36.3% | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 34.5% | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 35.5% | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 29.9% | -15.8% |
| 2003 | 10.3% | -65.6% |
| 2004 | 26.0% | +153.2% |
| 2005 | 55.5% | +113.6% |
| 2007 | 17.9% | -67.7% |
| 2008 | 30.5% | +70.1% |
| 2009 | 21.4% | -29.7% |
| 2010 | 23.5% | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 22.7% | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 6.3% | -72.3% |
| 2013 | 4.7% | -25.2% |
| 2014 | 4.5% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 9.9% | +120.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 67.0% | 65.3% | 68.6% | 2 |
| 1980s | 57.7% | 33.5% | 73.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.4% | 36.3% | 71.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.1% | 10.3% | 55.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 4.5% | 23.5% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 340,438 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.4719 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 3,899 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual -12.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 274.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 2.27 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.8775 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Gabon?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Gabon was 9.9% in 2015, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 73.5% in 1983.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2014.
- How does Gabon rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Gabon ranks 159th out of 196 countries with data for 2015.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.