Number of radio sets in Egypt
Egypt: Number of radio sets was 14.56 million in 2008. ▲ Rising
Number of radio sets in Egypt, 1970–2008
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 Egypt is 14.56 million, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Egypt peaked at 15.43 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.40 million, in 1970.
Egypt ranks 4th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Number of radio sets in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.40 million | — |
| 1975 | 4.90 million | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 6.00 million | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 12.00 million | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 15.43 million | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 14.56 million | -5.6% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 14.56 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 9.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 14.56 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.34 million, 3.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.65 million | 4.40 million | 4.90 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 9.00 million | 6.00 million | 12.00 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.00 million | 14.56 million | 15.43 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More science & technology data for Egypt
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 97.13 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.9713 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 106.81 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 6.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 1,272 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,272 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Egypt?
- Number of radio sets in Egypt was 14.56 million in 2008, 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 15.43 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.40 million in 1970.
- How does Egypt rank for number of radio sets?
- Egypt ranks 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Where does this Egypt 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.