Number of radio sets in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Number of radio sets was 12.00 million in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Ethiopia, 1970–2001
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
In 2001, number of radio sets in Ethiopia stood at 12.00 million.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Ethiopia peaked at 12.17 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 450,000, in 1970.
That places Ethiopia 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2001, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 450,000 | — |
| 1975 | 1.00 million | +122.2% |
| 1976 | 1.10 million | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 1.05 million | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 1.50 million | +42.9% |
| 1979 | 2.00 million | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 3.00 million | +50.0% |
| 1981 | 3.50 million | +16.7% |
| 1982 | 4.00 million | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 4.50 million | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 5.00 million | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 8.00 million | +60.0% |
| 1986 | 8.30 million | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 8.50 million | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 8.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 9.00 million | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 9.30 million | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 9.59 million | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 9.89 million | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 10.20 million | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 10.55 million | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 10.90 million | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 11.30 million | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 11.75 million | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 12.00 million | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 12.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 12.17 million | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 12.00 million | -1.4% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 12.00 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.36 million, 8.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 12.00 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 9.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +122.2% | 450,000 | 1.00 million |
| 1985 | +60.0% | 5.00 million | 8.00 million |
| 1980 | +50.0% | 2.00 million | 3.00 million |
| 1978 | +42.9% | 1.05 million | 1.50 million |
| 1979 | +33.3% | 1.50 million | 2.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.18 million | 450,000 | 2.00 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 6.25 million | 3.00 million | 9.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.75 million | 9.30 million | 12.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.08 million | 12.00 million | 12.17 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 68.28 units per square kilometre (2023)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 11.54 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Ethiopia?
- Number of radio sets in Ethiopia was 12.00 million in 2001, 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.17 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 450,000 in 1970.
- How does Ethiopia rank for number of radio sets?
- Ethiopia ranks 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2001.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.