Number of radio sets in North Africa
North Africa: Number of radio sets was 14.56 million in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in North Africa, 1970–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
In 2008, number of radio sets in North Africa stood at 14.56 million.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in North Africa peaked at 22.66 million in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2.32 million, in 1977.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in North Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.58 million | — |
| 1975 | 10.43 million | +21.5% |
| 1976 | 2.54 million | -75.7% |
| 1977 | 2.32 million | -8.5% |
| 1978 | 2.96 million | +27.6% |
| 1979 | 3.07 million | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 14.20 million | +363.2% |
| 1981 | 4.27 million | -69.9% |
| 1982 | 4.50 million | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 5.25 million | +16.5% |
| 1984 | 5.53 million | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 22.66 million | +309.8% |
| 1986 | 6.70 million | -70.5% |
| 1987 | 7.43 million | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 7.95 million | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 14.15 million | +78.0% |
| 1990 | 14.71 million | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 15.27 million | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 15.87 million | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 16.44 million | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 16.89 million | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 17.63 million | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 18.46 million | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 18.43 million | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 17.34 million | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 17.84 million | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 16.63 million | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 16.79 million | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 7.27 million | -56.7% |
| 2007 | 15.43 million | +112.3% |
| 2008 | 14.56 million | -5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.98 million | 2.32 million | 10.43 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 9.26 million | 4.27 million | 22.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.89 million | 14.71 million | 18.46 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.14 million | 7.27 million | 16.79 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 1 Nigeria 30.96 million compare
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 20.00 million compare
- 3 Sudan 15.15 million compare
- 4 Egypt 14.56 million compare
- 5 Tanzania, United Republic of 14.41 million compare
More science & technology data for North Africa
- Mobile phone subscribers 1,056 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 104.13 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 1,160 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 11.30 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge 6.88 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.4096 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
- External debt, end year 54.82 billion current US$ (2011)
- Revenue from fixed telephone service 2.68 billion current US$ (2011)
- Internet users 347.93 per 1,000 people (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in North Africa?
- Number of radio sets in North Africa 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 22.66 million in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.32 million in 1977.
- How does North Africa rank for number of radio sets?
- North Africa ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2008.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa 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.