Number of radio sets in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Number of radio sets was 430,000 in 2002. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2002)
430,000
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
38th
of 53 countries
All-time high
430,000
in 2002
All-time low
46,000
in 1970
Years of data
29
1970–2002

Number of radio sets in Central African Republic, 1970–2002

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1970198620021970: 46.0k1975: 70.0k1976: 80.0k1977: 75.0k1978: 105.0k1979: 110.0k1980: 120.0k1981: 130.0k1982: 135.0k1983: 140.0k1984: 145.0k1985: 150.0k1986: 158.0k1987: 163.0k1988: 171.4k1989: 175.0k1990: 200.0k1991: 230.0k1992: 270.0k1993: 300.0k1994: 330.0k1995: 340.0k1996: 350.0k1997: 360.0k1998: 380.0k1999: 390.0k2000: 400.0k2001: 420.0k2002: 430.0k

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.

Analysis

Central African Republic recorded 430,000 for number of radio sets in 2002. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.

The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 59.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Central African Republic peaked at 430,000 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 46,000, in 1970.

That places Central African Republic 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 81,000 46,000 110,000 6
1980s 148,739 120,000 175,000 10
1990s 315,000 200,000 390,000 10
2000s 416,667 400,000 430,000 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 35 Guinea 715,000 compare
  2. 36 Somalia 470,000 compare
  3. 37 Mauritius 460,000 compare
  4. 39 Eswatini 400,000 compare
  5. 40 Namibia 398,000 compare
  6. 41 Congo 380,000 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of radio sets in Central African Republic?
Number of radio sets in Central African Republic was 430,000 in 2002, 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 430,000 in 2002.
What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 46,000 in 1970.
How does Central African Republic rank for number of radio sets?
Central African Republic ranks 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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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.