Number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Number of radio sets was 4.40 million in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1970–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria recorded 4.40 million for number of radio sets in 2008. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 95.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 113.03 million in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.40 million, in 2008.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.80 million | — |
| 1975 | 17.87 million | +39.6% |
| 1976 | 12.85 million | -28.1% |
| 1977 | 12.67 million | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 14.13 million | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 15.62 million | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 26.30 million | +68.4% |
| 1981 | 20.91 million | -20.5% |
| 1982 | 22.09 million | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 24.30 million | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 26.67 million | +9.8% |
| 1985 | 40.66 million | +52.5% |
| 1986 | 32.99 million | -18.9% |
| 1987 | 32.03 million | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 33.47 million | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 35.15 million | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 53.02 million | +50.9% |
| 1991 | 56.82 million | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 60.18 million | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 65.52 million | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 70.73 million | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 75.53 million | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 80.89 million | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 86.81 million | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 95.24 million | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 99.84 million | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 104.11 million | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 113.03 million | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 90.33 million | -20.1% |
| 2003 | 9.19 million | -89.8% |
| 2004 | 8.58 million | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 6.79 million | -20.9% |
| 2006 | 6.67 million | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 5.32 million | -20.2% |
| 2008 | 4.40 million | -17.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -89.8% | 90.33 million | 9.19 million |
| 1980 | +68.4% | 15.62 million | 26.30 million |
| 1985 | +52.5% | 26.67 million | 40.66 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.32 million | 12.67 million | 17.87 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 29.46 million | 20.91 million | 40.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.46 million | 53.02 million | 99.84 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.71 million | 4.40 million | 113.03 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More science & technology data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Mobile phone subscribers 471.43 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 11.02 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 482.46 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 8.40 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge 2.12 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.629 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
- External debt, end year 11.86 trillion current US$ (2011)
- Radio sets 7.01 million per 1,000 people (2002)
- Revenue from fixed telephone service 1.48 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Number of radio sets in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 4.40 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 113.03 million in 2001.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.40 million in 2008.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for number of radio sets?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2008.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.