Number of radio sets in Tunisia
Tunisia: Number of radio sets was 1.49 million in 1999. ▲ Rising
Number of radio sets in Tunisia, 1970–1999
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 Tunisia is 1.49 million, measured in 1999.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Tunisia peaked at 2.00 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 520,000, in 1970.
Tunisia ranks 24th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Number of radio sets in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 520,000 | — |
| 1975 | 775,000 | +49.0% |
| 1976 | 850,000 | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 810,000 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 900,000 | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 950,000 | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 1.00 million | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.05 million | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 1.08 million | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 1.12 million | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 1.16 million | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 1.19 million | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 1.22 million | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 1.30 million | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 1.40 million | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 1.50 million | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 1.55 million | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 1.60 million | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 1.67 million | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 1.70 million | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 1.74 million | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 1.80 million | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 2.00 million | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 1.32 million | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 1.34 million | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 1.49 million | +11.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.49 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 96% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.49 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.34 million, 34% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Tunisia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +49.0% | 520,000 | 775,000 |
| 1997 | -34.0% | 2.00 million | 1.32 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 800,833 | 520,000 | 950,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.20 million | 1.00 million | 1.50 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.62 million | 1.32 million | 2.00 million | 10 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Tunisia?
- Number of radio sets in Tunisia was 1.49 million in 1999, 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.00 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 520,000 in 1970.
- How does Tunisia rank for number of radio sets?
- Tunisia ranks 24th out of 53 countries with data for 1999.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.