Number of radio sets in Somalia
Somalia: Number of radio sets was 470,000 in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Somalia, 1970–2001
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 Somalia is 470,000, measured in 2001. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Somalia peaked at 470,000 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 50,000, in 1970.
That places Somalia 36th out of 53 countries with data for 2001, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71,500 | 50,000 | 85,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 193,400 | 112,000 | 300,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 400,500 | 320,000 | 470,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 470,000 | 470,000 | 470,000 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More science & technology data for Somalia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 151.88 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 9.91 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 53.96 (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 53.96 (2023)
- Share of individuals using the internet 27.94 (2024)
- Number of internet users 4.12 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.723 (2023)
- Landline internet subscriptions 132,726 (2023)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 0.72 (2023)
- Net oda to medical research 92.47 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Somalia?
- Number of radio sets in Somalia was 470,000 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 470,000 in 1997.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,000 in 1970.
- How does Somalia rank for number of radio sets?
- Somalia ranks 36th out of 53 countries with data for 2001.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.