Number of radio sets in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Number of radio sets was 1.42 million in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Burkina Faso, 1970–2004
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of radio sets in Burkina Faso is 1.42 million, measured in 2004. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 61.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Burkina Faso peaked at 1.42 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 87,000, in 1970.
Burkina Faso ranks 25th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 87,000 | — |
| 1975 | 100,000 | +14.9% |
| 1976 | 110,000 | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 105,000 | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 115,000 | +9.5% |
| 1979 | 120,000 | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 125,000 | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 130,000 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 200,000 | +53.8% |
| 1983 | 250,000 | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 300,000 | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 350,000 | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 400,000 | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 450,000 | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 500,000 | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 600,000 | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 650,000 | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 700,000 | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 780,000 | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 830,000 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 880,000 | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 930,000 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 990,000 | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 1.05 million | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 1.10 million | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 1.20 million | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 1.26 million | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 1.32 million | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 1.38 million | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 1.40 million | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 1.42 million | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 106,167 | 87,000 | 120,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 330,500 | 125,000 | 600,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 911,000 | 650,000 | 1.20 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 million | 1.26 million | 1.42 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Burkina Faso?
- Number of radio sets in Burkina Faso was 1.42 million in 2004, 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1.42 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 87,000 in 1970.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for number of radio sets?
- Burkina Faso ranks 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2004.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.