Number of radio sets in Eswatini
Eswatini: Number of radio sets was 400,000 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Eswatini, 1970–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 400,000 for number of radio sets in 2008. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Eswatini peaked at 400,000 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 40,000, in 1970.
That places Eswatini 39th out of 53 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 63,500 | 40,000 | 78,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 98,650 | 81,000 | 117,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 141,000 | 120,000 | 165,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 230,750 | 170,000 | 400,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More science & technology data for Eswatini
- Scientific and technical journal articles 30.94 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 1.74 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 139.83 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 139.83 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 2 (2015)
- Share of individuals using the internet 63.4 (2024)
- Number of internet users 651,506 (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 2.51 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 31,152 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 2.76 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Eswatini?
- Number of radio sets in Eswatini was 400,000 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 400,000 in 2008.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 in 1970.
- How does Eswatini rank for number of radio sets?
- Eswatini ranks 39th out of 53 countries with data for 2008.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.