Number of radio sets in Nigeria
Nigeria: Number of radio sets was 30.96 million in 2005. ▲ Rising
Number of radio sets in Nigeria, 1970–2005
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 Nigeria is 30.96 million, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Nigeria peaked at 30.96 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.27 million, in 1970.
That places Nigeria 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 29 years of available data.
Number of radio sets in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.27 million | — |
| 1975 | 4.50 million | +252.9% |
| 1976 | 5.25 million | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 5.00 million | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 5.50 million | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 6.00 million | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 7.00 million | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 8.50 million | +21.4% |
| 1982 | 10.00 million | +17.6% |
| 1983 | 11.50 million | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 13.00 million | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 14.50 million | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 16.00 million | +10.3% |
| 1987 | 16.60 million | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 17.25 million | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 18.00 million | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 18.70 million | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 19.35 million | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 20.00 million | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 20.65 million | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 21.30 million | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 22.00 million | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 22.70 million | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 23.50 million | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 25.00 million | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 25.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 25.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 26.00 million | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 30.96 million | +19.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 30.96 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 19.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 30.96 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 25.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Nigeria 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 | +252.9% | 1.27 million | 4.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.59 million | 1.27 million | 6.00 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 13.23 million | 7.00 million | 18.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.82 million | 18.70 million | 25.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.32 million | 25.00 million | 30.96 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Nigeria?
- Number of radio sets in Nigeria was 30.96 million in 2005, 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 30.96 million in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 million in 1970.
- How does Nigeria rank for number of radio sets?
- Nigeria ranks 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2005.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.