Number of radio sets in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of radio sets was 1.24 million in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Rwanda, 1970–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
In 2002, number of radio sets in Rwanda stood at 1.24 million. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.8% on the previous year and up 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Rwanda peaked at 1.24 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 40,000, in 1970.
Rwanda ranks 29th 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.
Number of radio sets in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 40,000 | — |
| 1975 | 65,000 | +62.5% |
| 1976 | 80,000 | +23.1% |
| 1977 | 70,000 | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 100,000 | +42.9% |
| 1979 | 150,000 | +50.0% |
| 1980 | 175,000 | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 200,000 | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 250,000 | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 300,000 | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 320,000 | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 335,000 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 347,000 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 360,000 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 385,000 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 420,000 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 450,000 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 500,000 | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 624,000 | +24.8% |
| 1993 | 663,000 | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 676,000 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 702,000 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 702,000 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 741,000 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 806,000 | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 910,000 | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 1.01 million | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 1.10 million | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 1.24 million | +11.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.24 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.36 million, 91% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.24 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Rwanda 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 | +62.5% | 40,000 | 65,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 84,167 | 40,000 | 150,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 309,200 | 175,000 | 420,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 677,400 | 450,000 | 910,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million | 1.01 million | 1.24 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Rwanda?
- Number of radio sets in Rwanda was 1.24 million 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 in 1970.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of radio sets?
- Rwanda ranks 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.