Number of radio sets in South Africa
South Africa: Number of radio sets was 11.29 million in 2002. ▲ Rising
Number of radio sets in South Africa, 1970–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 11.29 million for number of radio sets in 2002.
That represents a change of down 24.3% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in South Africa peaked at 15.50 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.00 million, in 1970.
That places South Africa 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 29 years of available data.
Number of radio sets in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.00 million | — |
| 1975 | 5.00 million | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 5.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 6.00 million | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 7.00 million | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 7.50 million | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 8.00 million | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 8.30 million | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 8.50 million | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 8.80 million | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 9.50 million | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 10.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 10.30 million | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 10.55 million | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 10.90 million | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 11.20 million | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 11.50 million | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 11.75 million | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 12.10 million | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 12.45 million | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 12.75 million | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 13.10 million | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 13.40 million | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 13.75 million | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 13.60 million | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 13.70 million | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 15.50 million | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 14.90 million | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 11.29 million | -24.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.75 million | 4.00 million | 7.50 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 9.61 million | 8.00 million | 11.20 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.81 million | 11.50 million | 13.75 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.90 million | 11.29 million | 15.50 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in South Africa?
- Number of radio sets in South Africa was 11.29 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.50 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.00 million in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for number of radio sets?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South 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.