Number of radio sets in Congo, Dem. Rep.
Congo, Dem. Rep.: Number of radio sets was 20.00 million in 2002. ▲ Rising
Number of radio sets in Congo, Dem. Rep., 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 Congo, Dem. Rep. 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 Congo, Dem. Rep. peaked at 20.00 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million, in 1970.
Congo, Dem. Rep. 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.
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 |
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More science & technology data for Congo, Dem. Rep.
- Scientific and technical journal articles 243.06 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 58.53 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 58.53 per 100 people (2024)
- Share of the population using the Internet 19.7% (2024)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2015)
- Number of people using the Internet 16.02 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.032 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 35,000 (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 0.02 per 100 population (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Congo, Dem. Rep.?
- Number of radio sets in Congo, Dem. Rep. 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 Congo, Dem. Rep.?
- The highest recorded value was 20.00 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Congo, Dem. Rep.?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million in 1970.
- How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank for number of radio sets?
- Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Congo, Dem. Rep.?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Congo, Dem. Rep. 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.