Number of radio sets in Zambia
Zambia: Number of radio sets was 1.61 million in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Number of radio sets in Zambia, 1970–2002
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 1.61 million for number of radio sets in 2002. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 128.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of radio sets in Zambia peaked at 1.61 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 160,000, in 1970.
That places Zambia 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of radio sets in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 160,000 | — |
| 1975 | 230,000 | +43.8% |
| 1980 | 320,000 | +39.1% |
| 1981 | 380,000 | +18.8% |
| 1982 | 400,000 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 420,000 | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 450,000 | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 500,000 | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 528,000 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 550,000 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 576,000 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 603,000 | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 650,000 | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 680,000 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 705,000 | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 730,000 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 760,000 | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 800,000 | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 1.00 million | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 1.03 million | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 1.20 million | +16.5% |
| 1999 | 1.30 million | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 1.40 million | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 1.50 million | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 1.61 million | +7.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 1.61 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 million, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 1.61 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.24 million, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of radio sets in Zambia 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 | +43.8% | 160,000 | 230,000 |
| 1980 | +39.1% | 230,000 | 320,000 |
| 1996 | +25.0% | 800,000 | 1.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 195,000 | 160,000 | 230,000 | 2 |
| 1980s | 472,700 | 320,000 | 603,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 885,500 | 650,000 | 1.30 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.50 million | 1.40 million | 1.61 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More science & technology data for Zambia
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 108.7 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.09 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 23.17 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 28.45 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 9.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents, gaps filled 14 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of radio sets in Zambia?
- Number of radio sets in Zambia was 1.61 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of radio sets recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 160,000 in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for number of radio sets?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2002.
- Is number of radio sets rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.