Congo vs Namibia: Number of radio sets

Congo
380,000
in 2001
Namibia
398,000
in 2002
Congo rank
41st
Namibia rank
40th

Number of radio sets over time

  • Congo
  • Namibia
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How they compare

Namibia currently reports 398,000 against 380,000 in Congo, a difference of 18,000.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Namibia ahead.

Congo ranks 41st and Namibia ranks 40th of 53 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Namibia Difference Ahead
1970s 73,000 82,000 9,000 Namibia
1980s 171,607 159,750 11,857 Congo
1990s 302,100 218,000 84,100 Congo
2000s 365,000 352,500 12,500 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of radio sets, Congo or Namibia?
Namibia, at 398,000 against 380,000 in Congo as of 2002.
What is the difference in number of radio sets between Congo and Namibia?
18,000, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Namibia?
22 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2001.
How do Congo and Namibia rank globally for number of radio sets?
Congo ranks 41st and Namibia ranks 40th 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.