Number of radio sets in Sudan
Sudan: Number of radio sets was 15.15 million in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Sudan, 1970–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
In 2002, number of radio sets in Sudan stood at 15.15 million. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 127.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Sudan peaked at 15.15 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.20 million, in 1970.
Sudan ranks 3rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 3.52 million | 2.20 million | 4.10 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 5.00 million | 4.20 million | 5.75 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.23 million | 6.28 million | 13.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.79 million | 14.42 million | 15.15 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More science & technology data for Sudan
- Scientific and technical journal articles 470.62 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 34.67 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 70.21 (2022)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 70.21 (2022)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 7 (2020)
- Share of individuals using the internet 18.6 (2017)
- Patent applications, residents 153 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.2% (2005)
- Number of internet users 7.94 million (2017)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.0604 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Sudan?
- Number of radio sets in Sudan was 15.15 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.15 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.20 million in 1970.
- How does Sudan rank for number of radio sets?
- Sudan ranks 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.