Number of radio sets in Egypt
Egypt: Number of radio sets was 14.56 million in 2008. β² Rising
Number of radio sets in Egypt, 1970β2008
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%.
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
- 1 Nigeria 30.96 million compare
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 20.00 million compare
- 3 Sudan 15.15 million compare
- 5 Tanzania 14.41 million compare
- 6 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 12.00 million compare
- 7 South Africa 11.29 million compare
More science & technology data for Egypt
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per square kilometre 0.023 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Digital connectivity composite index -0.2841 standard deviations from the yearly mean (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate 1.56 % change on previous year (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 97.13 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
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.