Congo vs Gambia: Number of radio sets

Congo
380,000
in 2001
Gambia
200,000
in 2001
Congo rank
41st
Gambia rank
44th

Number of radio sets over time

  • Congo
  • Gambia
0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k197019852001

How they compare

Congo currently reports 380,000 against 200,000 in Gambia, a difference of 180,000.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.9 times Gambia's.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.

Congo ranks 41st and Gambia ranks 44th of 53 countries.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Gambia Difference Ahead
1970s 83,167 61,500 21,667 Congo
1980s 158,786 103,301 55,485 Congo
1990s 302,100 177,700 124,400 Congo
2000s 365,000 200,000 165,000 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of radio sets, Congo or Gambia?
Congo, at 380,000 against 200,000 in Gambia as of 2001.
What is the difference in number of radio sets between Congo and Gambia?
180,000, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Gambia?
28 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2001.
How do Congo and Gambia rank globally for number of radio sets?
Congo ranks 41st and Gambia ranks 44th 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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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
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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.