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.
Number of radio sets in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 50,000 | — |
| 1975 | 68,000 | +36.0% |
| 1976 | 75,000 | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 71,000 | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 80,000 | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 85,000 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 112,000 | +31.8% |
| 1981 | 120,000 | +7.1% |
| 1982 | 128,000 | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 134,000 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 150,000 | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 200,000 | +33.3% |
| 1986 | 250,000 | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 260,000 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 280,000 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 300,000 | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 320,000 | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 330,000 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 350,000 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 370,000 | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 375,000 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 400,000 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 450,000 | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 470,000 | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 470,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 470,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 470,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 470,000 | +0.0% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 470,000 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.36 million, 35% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 470,000 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 38% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
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
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 53.96 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5396 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 9.91 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 15.79 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.61 % change on previous year (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 12.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 151.88 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (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.