Number of radio sets in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Number of radio sets was 20.00 million in 2002. ▲ Rising
Number of radio sets in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2002
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 Democratic Republic of Congo is 20.00 million, measured in 2002. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 122.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 20.00 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million, in 1970.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Number of radio sets in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.00 million | — |
| 1975 | 4.00 million | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 5.20 million | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 6.30 million | +21.2% |
| 1990 | 7.74 million | +22.8% |
| 1991 | 8.50 million | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 9.00 million | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 10.00 million | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 12.00 million | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 14.10 million | +17.5% |
| 1996 | 15.97 million | +13.2% |
| 1997 | 18.03 million | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 20.00 million | +10.9% |
| 1999 | 20.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 20.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 20.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 20.00 million | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 20.00 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.36 million, 14.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 20.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 16.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.50 million | 3.00 million | 4.00 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 5.75 million | 5.20 million | 6.30 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 13.53 million | 7.74 million | 20.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.00 million | 20.00 million | 20.00 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More science & technology data for Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5853 units per person (2024)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 24.82 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 10.05 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 243.06 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Number of radio sets in Democratic Republic of Congo was 20.00 million 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 20.00 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for number of radio sets?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.