Number of radio sets in Guinea

Guinea: Number of radio sets was 715,000 in 2002. β—† Volatile

Latest (2002)
715,000
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
35th
of 53 countries
All-time high
715,000
in 2002
All-time low
91,000
in 1970
Years of data
29
1970–2002

Number of radio sets in Guinea, 1970–2002

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1970198620021970: 91.0k1975: 110.0k1976: 118.0k1977: 115.0k1978: 121.0k1979: 125.0k1980: 135.0k1981: 144.0k1982: 153.0k1983: 160.0k1984: 170.0k1985: 180.0k1986: 200.0k1987: 253.0k1988: 295.0k1989: 322.0k1990: 351.0k1991: 382.0k1992: 414.0k1993: 448.0k1994: 483.0k1995: 556.0k1996: 597.0k1997: 628.0k1998: 660.0k1999: 692.0k2000: 700.0k2001: 708.0k2002: 715.0k

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.

Analysis

Guinea recorded 715,000 for number of radio sets in 2002. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 72.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Guinea peaked at 715,000 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 91,000, in 1970.

Guinea ranks 35th of 53 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 113,333 91,000 125,000 6
1980s 201,200 135,000 322,000 10
1990s 521,100 351,000 692,000 10
2000s 707,667 700,000 715,000 3

Countries ranked near Guinea

  1. 32 Burundi 1.17 million compare
  2. 33 Chad 910,000 compare
  3. 34 Niger 780,000 compare
  4. 36 Somalia, Fed. Rep. 470,000 compare
  5. 37 Mauritius 460,000 compare
  6. 38 Central African Republic 430,000 compare

See the full ranking of 59 places β†’

More science & technology data for Guinea

All data for Guinea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is number of radio sets in Guinea?
Number of radio sets in Guinea was 715,000 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 Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 715,000 in 2002.
What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 91,000 in 1970.
How does Guinea rank for number of radio sets?
Guinea ranks 35th out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guinea 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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About this data

Indicator
Number of radio sets
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 1,603 data points, 1970–2008
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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.