Mobile Statistics: Mobile is now 2% of Global GDP

We spotted this today:

"The worldwide mobile industry should bring in $1.3 trillion in 2011 and will represent about 2 percent of global gross domestic product, according to data released today by analyst Chetan Sharma. In his review of the first half of 2011 he estimates that carriers will see about $300 billion in mobile data revenue and highlights the biggest concerns carriers face. "

Statistics Source: GigaOm