Niger vs Somalia: Number of radio sets

Niger
780,000
in 2002
Somalia
470,000
in 2001
Niger rank
34th
Somalia rank
36th

Number of radio sets over time

  • Niger
  • Somalia
0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k197019862002

How they compare

Niger currently reports 780,000 against 470,000 in Somalia, a difference of 310,000.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.7 times Somalia's.

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

Niger ranks 34th and Somalia ranks 36th of 53 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger Somalia Difference Ahead
1970s 159,167 71,500 87,667 Niger
1980s 379,000 193,400 185,600 Niger
1990s 633,000 400,500 232,500 Niger
2000s 735,000 470,000 265,000 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of radio sets, Niger or Somalia?
Niger, at 780,000 against 470,000 in Somalia as of 2002.
What is the difference in number of radio sets between Niger and Somalia?
310,000, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Somalia?
28 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2001.
How do Niger and Somalia rank globally for number of radio sets?
Niger ranks 34th and Somalia ranks 36th 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.