Number of radio sets in Uganda
Uganda: Number of radio sets was 4.02 million in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Uganda, 1970–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 4.02 million for number of radio sets in 2002. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
That represents a change of up 34.0% on the previous year and up 91.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Uganda peaked at 4.02 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 200,000, in 1970.
Uganda ranks 12th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 260,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.09 million | 400,000 | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.32 million | 1.90 million | 2.80 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.31 million | 2.90 million | 4.02 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More science & technology data for Uganda
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,424 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 83.17 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 83.17 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 8.95 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 14 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2023)
- Number of internet users 4.59 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 0.2076 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Uganda?
- Number of radio sets in Uganda was 4.02 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.02 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 200,000 in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for number of radio sets?
- Uganda ranks 12th out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.