Number of radio sets in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of radio sets was 430,000 in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Central African Republic, 1970–2002
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.
Number of radio sets in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 46,000 | — |
| 1975 | 70,000 | +52.2% |
| 1976 | 80,000 | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 75,000 | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 105,000 | +40.0% |
| 1979 | 110,000 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 120,000 | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 130,000 | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 135,000 | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 140,000 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 145,000 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 150,000 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 158,000 | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 163,000 | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 171,394 | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 175,000 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 200,000 | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 230,000 | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 270,000 | +17.4% |
| 1993 | 300,000 | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 330,000 | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 340,000 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 350,000 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 360,000 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 380,000 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 390,000 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 400,000 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 420,000 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 430,000 | +2.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 430,000 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.36 million, 32% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 430,000 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 35% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Central African Republic 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 | +52.2% | 46,000 | 70,000 |
| 1978 | +40.0% | 75,000 | 105,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More science & technology data for Central African Republic
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 38.82 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.3882 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 3.18 units per square kilometre (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.39 % change on previous year (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2022)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 25.75 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
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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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.