Number of radio sets in Benin
Benin: Number of radio sets was 3.22 million in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Benin, 1970–2007
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
Benin recorded 3.22 million for number of radio sets in 2007. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.7% on the previous year and up 381.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Benin peaked at 3.22 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 85,000, in 1970.
That places Benin 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 85,000 | — |
| 1975 | 150,000 | +76.5% |
| 1976 | 175,000 | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 160,000 | -8.6% |
| 1978 | 180,000 | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 200,000 | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 230,000 | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 250,000 | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 270,000 | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 280,000 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 290,000 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 300,000 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 310,000 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 325,000 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 350,000 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 400,000 | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 415,000 | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 428,000 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 442,000 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 460,000 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 495,000 | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 530,000 | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 595,000 | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 670,000 | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 740,000 | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 830,000 | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 925,000 | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 1.00 million | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 1.06 million | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 1.42 million | +32.9% |
| 2004 | 1.94 million | +37.3% |
| 2005 | 2.68 million | +37.9% |
| 2006 | 2.81 million | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 3.22 million | +14.7% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 3.22 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 2.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 3.22 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Benin changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +76.5% | 85,000 | 150,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 158,333 | 85,000 | 200,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 300,500 | 230,000 | 400,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 560,500 | 415,000 | 830,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.88 million | 925,000 | 3.22 million | 8 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More science & technology data for Benin
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 125.94 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 18.21 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 145.21 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 437.17 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Benin?
- Number of radio sets in Benin was 3.22 million in 2007, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest number of radio sets recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 3.22 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,000 in 1970.
- How does Benin rank for number of radio sets?
- Benin ranks 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2007.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 381.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Number of radio sets. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.