Congo vs Gabon: Number of radio sets

Congo
380,000
in 2001
Gabon
300,500
in 2005
Congo rank
41st
Gabon rank
43rd

Number of radio sets over time

  • Congo
  • Gabon
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 380,000 against 300,500 in Gabon, a difference of 79,500.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.3 times Gabon's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Congo ahead.

Congo ranks 41st and Gabon ranks 43rd of 53 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 3 and Gabon in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Gabon Difference Ahead
1970s 83,167 85,333 2,167 Gabon
1980s 158,786 128,000 30,786 Congo
1990s 302,100 169,000 133,100 Congo
2000s 365,000 205,000 160,000 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of radio sets, Congo or Gabon?
Congo, at 380,000 against 300,500 in Gabon as of 2001.
What is the difference in number of radio sets between Congo and Gabon?
79,500, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Gabon?
28 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2001.
How do Congo and Gabon rank globally for number of radio sets?
Congo ranks 41st and Gabon ranks 43rd 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

Indicator
Number of radio sets
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 1,603 data points, 1970–2008
Last refreshed

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.