Number of radio sets in Tanzania
Tanzania: Number of radio sets was 14.41 million in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Tanzania, 1970–2002
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 Tanzania is 14.41 million, measured in 2002. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 121.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Tanzania peaked at 14.41 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 800,000, in 1970.
Tanzania ranks 5th 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.
Number of radio sets in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 800,000 | — |
| 1975 | 1.05 million | +31.2% |
| 1980 | 1.50 million | +42.9% |
| 1985 | 2.50 million | +66.7% |
| 1990 | 5.00 million | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 6.00 million | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 6.50 million | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 7.00 million | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 8.00 million | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 8.30 million | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 8.55 million | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 8.80 million | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 10.00 million | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 11.00 million | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 12.50 million | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 14.00 million | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 14.41 million | +2.9% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 14.41 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 9.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 14.41 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 11.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +100.0% | 2.50 million | 5.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 925,000 | 800,000 | 1.05 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.00 million | 1.50 million | 2.50 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 7.92 million | 5.00 million | 11.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.64 million | 12.50 million | 14.41 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.27 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 86.77 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 79.27 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 20.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 23.58 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Tanzania?
- Number of radio sets in Tanzania was 14.41 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 14.41 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 800,000 in 1970.
- How does Tanzania rank for number of radio sets?
- Tanzania ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.