South Africa vs Tanzania: Number of radio sets
Number of radio sets over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 14.41 million against 11.29 million in South Africa, a difference of 3.12 million.
That makes Tanzania's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 7th and Tanzania ranks 5th of 53 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.50 million | 925,000 | 3.58 million | South Africa |
| 1980s | 9.00 million | 2.00 million | 7.00 million | South Africa |
| 1990s | 12.81 million | 7.92 million | 4.89 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 13.90 million | 13.64 million | 260,000 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of radio sets, South Africa or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 14.41 million against 11.29 million in South Africa as of 2002.
- What is the difference in number of radio sets between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 3.12 million, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2002.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania rank globally for number of radio sets?
- South Africa ranks 7th and Tanzania ranks 5th 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.