Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Number of radio sets
Number of radio sets over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 20.00 million against 4.40 million in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, a difference of 15.60 million.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 4.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 3rd of 53 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.50 million | 18.22 million | 14.72 million | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 1980s | 5.75 million | 44.23 million | 38.48 million | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 1990s | 13.53 million | 96.28 million | 82.74 million | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 2000s | 20.00 million | 119.49 million | 99.49 million | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of radio sets, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 20.00 million against 4.40 million in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa as of 2002.
- What is the difference in number of radio sets between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 15.60 million, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2002.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank globally for number of radio sets?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 3rd of 53 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as Number of radio sets. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. The total number of radio sets. A radio set is a device capable of receiving broadcast radio signals, using popular frequencies, such as FM, AM, LW and SW. A radio set may be a stand-alone device, or it may be integrated into another device, such as a Walkman, a car or an alarm clock.